Eating in China
AI-generated ingredient illustration: raw skinless boneless chicken breast and small pieces, one possible chicken-meat form.

Chicken

鸡肉Jīròu

Meat from a chicken, used in dishes such as Kung Pao chicken.

Type
Meat

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Common cuts include breast and thigh. Breast meat is generally paler than thigh meat; either may be sold bone-in or boneless.

In the kitchen

Marinated and stir-fried.

Breast or thigh may be used.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有鸡肉吗?

Does this dish contain Chicken?

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