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chicken

[chik-uhn] / ˈtʃɪk ən /




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A spoonful of capers can transform a simple chicken cutlet.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The woman's youngest daughter, Luriyanti Putri, told investigators the alleged victim had reported receiving a delivery of chicken satay from an unknown person the day before her body was discovered.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

We were taken to a kitchen with raw chicken dumped in the sink.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The marinated and charbroiled chicken shawarma—which Winnebago drivers can order in a party-platter size for $89.99—is a highlight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Once I enter the hallway, the scent of rosemary bread and roasted chicken hits my nostrils and makes my mouth water.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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