How to Use dark meat in a Sentence

dark meat

noun
  • Steer clear of dark meat blends that contain more fat.
    — Kristen Fischer, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The juicy dark meat stands up to the creaminess of the sauce.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
  • This recipe works best with ground dark meat turkey, also known as 93% lean ground turkey.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Guests can customize their orders with either skin-on dark meat or lean, boneless breast.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Light turkey meat contains less saturated fat than dark meat.
    — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2025
  • The expansive menu includes chicken and waffles, boasting crunchy, juicy white or dark meat and golden, crisp waffles.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Folks line up at Paşa Döner for dark meat–only chicken kebabs shaved onto buns served alongside drive-thru-thin french fries.
    — Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Separating the white and dark meat is always going to be more foolproof than trying to get both to the ideal temperature at the same time.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Signature items include spare ribs lacquered with red char siu glaze and five-spice duck legs with silky, luxurious dark meat beneath a shatteringly crisp skin.
    — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Separate white and dark meat into different containers since white meat works better for salads, wraps and sandwiches, while dark meat brings richer flavor to soups and stews.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026

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