mock chicken

American  

noun

1. minced veal, pork, or other meat, molded onto a stick or skewer so that it somewhat resembles a chicken leg, then breaded and braised.

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Example Sentences

My 1950 “Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook book” contains recipes for making mock chicken dishes — out of veal.

From Washington Post

Seitan has become a staple in Asian cuisine, referred to as various “mock” meats, most commonly mock duck and mock chicken.

From Salon

This time, I ordered the mock chicken and herb dumplings.

From Washington Post

I close my lips and press the pieces of mock chicken against the roof of my mouth and stare sadly at the pan.

From The Guardian

St. Jean thought his kids wouldn’t notice if he covered Gardein’s mock chicken in cheese and marinara sauce.

From Washington Times