What does it mean word for word?
The adjective empanizado means "breaded". It is derived from the word pan, which means "bread", referring specifically to the breadcrumb coating used on the chicken.
Which one should you use?
While pollo empanizado is a general term for breaded chicken, you may also encounter milanesa de pollo. This specific term is used in many Spanish-speaking countries to refer to a thin, breaded chicken cutlet.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, pollo empanizado is the standard way to refer to this dish. In Spain and some other Latin American countries, the term pollo rebozado is also commonly used. In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term milanesa de pollo is used specifically for a thin breaded cutlet.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because pollo is a masculine noun, the adjective empanizado must also be used in its masculine form.
How do you pronounce it?
/poʝo empaniθado/
Did you know?
- In Argentina, a milanesa de pollo is often served 'a la napolitana', meaning it is topped with ham, tomato sauce and melted cheese.
- The term milanesa originates from 'Milan', referring to the 'Cotoletta alla Milanese' from Italy. While it is a staple in Argentina and Uruguay, it is often served as a 'sandwich de milanesa' in local street food culture.
- The word empanizado is closely related to empanada, as both words describe the act of 'enclosing' or 'wrapping' food in dough or bread.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría el pollo empanado, por favor.I would like the breaded chicken, please.
- Me encanta la milanesa de pollo.I love breaded chicken.
- El pollo empanizado es mi plato favorito.Breaded chicken is my favorite dish.
- Hoy voy a hacer pollo rebozado para la cena.Today, I'm going to make breaded chicken for dinner.
- ¿Sabes cómo preparar pollo a la milanesa?Do you know how to make breaded chicken Milanese style?
- Me gusta mucho el pollo empanizado.I really like breaded chicken.
- ¿Vendemos pollo empanizado en este restaurante?Do they sell breaded chicken in this restaurant?
- El pollo empanizado está muy crujiente.The breaded chicken is very crunchy.
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to order for dinner at a cafe.
- DanielSofía, ¿qué quieres cenar hoy?Sofía, what do you want to eat for dinner today?
- SofíaPrefiero el pollo empanizado con papas.I prefer the breaded chicken with potatoes.
- DanielEstá bien, yo pediré una ensalada.That's fine, I will order a salad.
- Sofía¡Perfecto, vamos a pedir ahora!Perfect, let's order now!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
