pechuga de pollo a la plancha
/pet͡ʃuɡa de poʝo a la plant͡ʃa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "grilled chicken breast" is translated into Spanish as pechuga de pollo a la plancha.
The phrase pechuga de pollo a la plancha is the standard way to order this dish in most Spanish-speaking restaurants. It refers to a piece of chicken breast meat cooked on a grill or griddle.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase pechuga de pollo a la plancha literally translates to "chicken breast on the griddle".
Which one should you use?
The choice of phrase depends on the cooking method used. While a la plancha implies cooking on a flat metal surface like a griddle, a la parrilla specifically refers to cooking over an open flame or grate.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the standard term for grilled chicken breast is pechuga de pollo a la parrilla. In Mexico, you will commonly hear pechuga de pollo asada to mean the same thing.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you need to refer to multiple pieces of chicken, change the singular pechuga to the plural pechugas to get pechugas de pollo a la plancha.
How do you pronounce it?
/petʃuɡa de poʝo a la plantʃa/
Did you know?
- The term plancha is used for both the kitchen griddle and the household clothes iron, as both are flat metal plates used to apply heat.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you order pollo a la plancha, the waiter may assume you are on a diet and suggest steamed vegetables as a side.
- While pollo means 'chicken', it comes from the Latin pullus, which referred to any young animal. This makes it a linguistic relative of several other European words for young livestock.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienen pechuga de pollo a la parrilla?Do you have grilled chicken breast?
- Me gustaría probar la pechuga de pollo a la parrilla.I would like to try the grilled chicken breast.
- Aquí está su pechuga de pollo asada. ¡Que aproveche!Here is your grilled chicken breast. Enjoy your meal!
- Te recomiendo pedir la pechuga de pollo a la brasa.I recommend you order the grilled chicken breast.
- Quiero una pechuga de pollo a la plancha.I want a grilled chicken breast.
- La pechuga de pollo a la plancha está muy rica.The grilled chicken breast is very delicious.
- ¿Podemos pedir pechuga de pollo a la plancha con ensalada?Can we order grilled chicken breast with salad?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are ordering food at a restaurant.
- AlejandroPara mí, una pechuga de pollo a la plancha, por favor.For me, a grilled chicken breast, please.
- Lucía¿Quieres acompañarla con arroz o con verduras?Do you want to accompany it with rice or vegetables?
- AlejandroPrefiero las verduras, gracias.I prefer the vegetables, thanks.
- LucíaPerfecto, yo pediré lo mismo.Perfect, I will order the same.
