noun
- Thin slices of meat, typically veal or chicken, that are breaded and fried or sautéed.
Usage: Often used in plural; also spelled 'escalope' (singular form more common in British English)
Examples
- The chef prepared delicate veal escalops with a lemon butter sauce.
- Chicken escalops are a quick and easy weeknight dinner option.
- She breaded the escalops and pan-fried them until golden brown.
- The restaurant's signature dish features tender pork escalops.
- Escalops cook quickly because they are pounded thin before cooking.