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chicken

[chik-uhn] / ˈtʃɪk ən /




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To give steak, chicken or vegetables a fresh-off-the-grill taste, Lev Sercarz recommends using smoked salt.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

Laura Parker, a lawyer for the center, said it can be hard for people to understand why a tiny lizard, or rare mussel species, or the lesser prairie chicken are worth preserving.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

“It’s not fancy, but it’s the best chicken Parmesan,” says Gabrielle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Apasta bar with Pasta Garofalo, Carbone sauces, homemade pesto, grilled chicken, vegetables and plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

“Call me a chicken, but I’m not really looking forward to getting arrested.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Chef and co-owner Danny Castillo has earned national acclaim for his Texas-style smoked brisket, chickens, sausages and other meats informed by the ethnic backgrounds of his crew — white, Mexican, Argentine, Filipino and others.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2026

The bird flu outbreak has resulted in the deaths of roughly 200 million U.S. chickens, turkeys and egg-laying hens since it began in 2022, according to the Agriculture Department.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

"I've got my spreadsheets out everyday. We're not counting our chickens yet, but I feel like we should be ok," said Brian Guthrie from Inverness.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

Stephane Delapre, a farmer in Beauvoir-sur-Mer, near the western coast, said half his chickens had died of suffocation on Monday.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

The Incorrigible children put down their chickens and comforted her as best they could.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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