🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

frittierte Hähnchen

Pronunciation / Transliteration: frittierte Hähnchen

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Fried Chicken/fraɪd ˈtʃɪk.ən/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Wir haben frittierte Hähnchen zum Abendessen gegessen."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A dish consisting of chicken that has been coated in batter or breadcrumbs and deep-fried until crispy.

    "She served fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy for dinner."
  2. 2

    A popular fast-food item, often served with sides like coleslaw or biscuits.

    "The restaurant is famous for its spicy fried chicken and homemade sauces."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'fried chicken' originates from the combination of the word 'fried', which comes from the Old English 'frēon' meaning 'to fry', and 'chicken', derived from the Middle English 'chiken', which referred to a young fowl. The dish has roots in Southern U.S. cuisine, influenced by African cooking traditions and has evolved into a popular fast food item worldwide.

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