poulet pané
The English phrase "breaded fried chicken" is translated into French as poulet pané.
The phrase is used to describe chicken that has been coated in breadcrumbs and then fried. The term pané specifically means "breaded".
Is it said differently in some regions?
You may encounter specific regional variations of this dish. Poulet pané à l'alsacienne refers to Alsacian-style breaded fried chicken, while poulet pané à la provençale refers to Provençal-style breaded fried chicken.
Did you know?
- In France, poulet pané is frequently served as part of a menu enfant (children's menu) and is often viewed more as a kid's meal than a gourmet adult dish.
- The diminutive suffix in poulet was used in Old French to distinguish a young chicken from a mature hen, known as a poule.
- In some regions of France, breaded chicken is served with a side of mayonnaise or tartare sauce rather than the honey mustard or BBQ sauces common in the US.
Examples in context
- Le poulet pané est très croustillant.The breaded fried chicken is very crispy.
- Est-ce qu'il reste du poulet pané ?Is there any breaded fried chicken left?
Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are looking at a restaurant menu.
- ManonQu'est-ce que tu veux commander, Nathan ?What do you want to order, Nathan?
- NathanJe vais prendre le poulet pané.I'll have the breaded fried chicken.
- ManonC'est un bon choix, c'est délicieux.That's a good choice, it's delicious.
- NathanMerci, Manon. Et toi ?Thanks, Manon. And you?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries poulet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
