overcook

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkʊk/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkʊk/
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trop cuire, surcuire

cook (food) for too long or at too high a temperature

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Be careful not to overcook the pasta, or it will become mushy.
Fais attention à ne pas trop cuire les pâtes, sinon elles deviendront pâteuses.
I always tend to overcook chicken, making it dry.
J'ai toujours tendance à trop cuire le poulet, ce qui le rend sec.