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mock chicken

American

noun

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

From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 2023

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

From Washington Post • Jul. 5, 2017

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 • Jun. 19, 2016

My mom made something that I always requested for my birthday called mock chicken legs.

From Time Magazine Archive

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