What Is Airline Chicken Breast?

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Airline chicken breast consists of a bone-in or boneless skin-on chicken breast that has the drumette attached.

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While you may not find it on a modern-day aircraft as you jet-set across the country, its origins are linked to air travel. "Originally, airline chicken breasts were served on airplanes because the meat could be consumed by simply holding onto the drumette and eating it that way," says Rockwell. However, some people believe that the breast can resemble an airplane and the drumette can look like the wing of a plane when it's served. You may also find this cut labeled as "Frenched Breast" or "Statler Chicken," says Rockwell.

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So, are you wondering why you should cook airplane chicken breast rather than regular chicken breasts? "Someone should cook an airline over a regular chicken breast if they are looking for a new way to enjoy chicken. The skin gets crispy and delicious when cooked, and the drumette adds a new place to hold the chicken if you wanted to turn it into finger food," says Rockwell. Harris adds that a bone-in cut of airplane chicken breast will be more flavorful and stand out on the plate.

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