Classic Chicken Maryland, the heaven on earth fo Comfort food kovers
Chicken Maryland is a classic dish that combines fried chicken with a creamy gravy, traditionally served with bananas. Here’s a recipe for this delicious meal:
Ingredients:
4 chicken thighs and drumsticks (skin-on, bone-in)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
2 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
2 tbsp butter
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 ripe bananas (optional, for frying)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Chicken:
Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel.
Season them generously with salt and pepper.
2. Coat the Chicken:
In one shallow bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
In a second shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, then dip into the eggs, and finally coat in breadcrumbs. Set aside.
3. Fry the Chicken:
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp butter.
Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 7-8 minutes per side. Make sure the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 75°C).
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
4. Make the Gravy:
Remove excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 2 tbsp.
Add the remaining butter and stir in the flour left from the coating process. Cook for 1 minute, scraping up any bits from the pan.
Gradually whisk in the chicken stock, allowing the gravy to thicken.
Stir in the heavy cream, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is creamy.
5. Fry Bananas (optional):
If you’re serving Chicken Maryland the traditional way, slice the bananas lengthwise.
Fry them in a little butter until golden and soft.
6. Serve:
Serve the chicken topped with creamy gravy and fried bananas on the side.
Pair with mashed potatoes or vegetables if desired.
Enjoy your Chicken Maryland!
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