Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chicken-fry
verb
ˈchɪk.ən fraɪ
Definition
A method of cooking chicken by coating it with batter or breadcrumbs and deep-frying it until golden brown.
Examples
- My grandmother taught us how to chicken-fry perfectly for Sunday dinner.
- We decided to chicken-fry the leftover chicken for a crispy snack.
Meaning
Chicken-fry refers to the technique of frying chicken, typically resulting in a crispy exterior and juicy interior. It is often a popular dish in Southern cuisine.
Synonyms
- fry
- batter-fry
- deep-fry
