noun General Slang

pica pollo

PEE-kah POH-yoh · noun · informal

Dominican-style fried chicken

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Definitions

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Crispy Dominican fried chicken, and by extension the cheap eateries that serve it.

“Vamos a comprar un pica pollo con tostones.”
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pica pollo In A Sentence

Vamos a comprar un pica pollo con tostones.

Origin & Usage

Dominican Spanish; from 'picar' + 'pollo'.

People Also Ask

What is pica pollo?

It's crispy Dominican-style fried chicken, and the term also refers to the cheap eateries that sell it.

What is pica pollo usually served with?

It's commonly served with tostones (fried green plantains) or fried yuca.

Where does the name pica pollo come from?

It combines 'picar' (to nibble or eat) with 'pollo' (chicken).

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