paillard

/ˈpeɪərd/
noun
  1. A thin slice of meat, usually veal or chicken, that is pounded flat and quickly cooked.
    • For dinner, we ordered a veal paillard served with a fresh arugula salad.
    • The chef prepared a chicken paillard with a light lemon sauce.
    • She learned how to make a perfect paillard by pounding the meat evenly.
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