dark meat
Leg and thigh
Dark meat is the leg and thigh portions of poultry, distinguished from the lighter breast meat.
The darker color comes from muscles used more during the bird's life.
Dark meat tends to be more flavorful and forgiving when cooked: I prefer dark meat—it stays juicy even if you overcook it.
The term also appears as slang for Black people as sexual partners, considered offensive.
thigh
Leg between hip, knee
- drumstickStick for striking drums
- leg quarterConnected thigh and drumstick
- chickenDomestic fowl for eating
turkey · duck · goose · guinea fowl · pheasant · quail · roast · grilled · braised · confit
juicy
Full of moisture
tender · fatty · succulent · umami · hearty · marinated · moist · robust · full-bodied · satisfying
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Pale poultry portions
breast meat · light meat · breast · chicken breast · turkey breast
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