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White Meat vs. Dark Meat Chicken: What’s the Real Difference?

Written by MasterClass

Last updated: Sep 3, 2021 • 6 min read

White meat has a reputation for being the healthiest, best part of the chicken: Skinless chicken breast meat is the most popular and expensive cut of chicken you can buy. But when it comes time to carve up a whole roasted bird, everyone starts to fight over the juicy thighs. So what’s the difference between white and dark meat, really?