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Battered Chicken

/ˈbæt.ərd ˈtʃɪk.ɪn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A dish made from chicken that has been coated in a batter and then deep-fried or pan-fried.

    "The restaurant is famous for its crispy battered chicken served with a side of fries."
  2. 2

    A preparation method for chicken where it is dipped in a batter before cooking.

    "For a lighter version, you can use a tempura batter for the battered chicken."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'battered' originates from the Old French word 'battre', meaning to strike or beat, which evolved into the English usage referring to food coated in a mixture before frying. 'Chicken' comes from the Old English 'cicen', referring to a young fowl, which has been used in English since the 14th century.

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