white meat
US /ˈwaɪt ˌmiːt/
UK /ˈwaɪt ˌmiːt/
1.
the light-colored flesh of poultry (such as chicken or turkey), as distinguished from the darker meat
:
•
I prefer the white meat of the chicken breast.
•
For a healthier option, choose white meat over dark meat.
2.
the flesh of fish or seafood, which is typically lighter in color than red meat
:
•
Many people prefer white meat fish like cod or tilapia.
•
The recipe calls for any firm white meat fish.