Definitions

1. noun

a thinly sliced piece of meat, typically chicken or veal, pounded thin and usually served in a creamy sauce

“The chef served a delicious paillard of chicken with a side of garlic mashed potatoes.”

2. verb

to prepare meat, especially chicken or veal, by pounding it thin

“To make the perfect paillard, you need to pound the chicken breast until it’s thin and even.”