What does the cryptic crossword clue "Suggesting a chicken pasty (5)" mean?

The definition is "pasty". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AS (synonym="like; suggesting") + HEN (synonym="adult chicken") = ASHEN; definition: "pasty" The answer is ASHEN.

Suggesting a chicken pasty (5)

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