Maryland Fried Chicken
photo by DoubletheGarlic
- Ready In:
- 1hr 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts or 2 -3 lbs chicken (thighs, breasts and drumsticks)
- 1 beaten egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (I use plain)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup milk
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Cream Gravy
- 1 1⁄2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
directions
- In a small bowl, combine the egg and 3 tablespoons of milk.
- Season egg wash with a dash of black pepper and paprika.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, paprika, dried thyme, pepper and garlic.
- Dip pieces of chicken in the egg wash, one at a time, then roll them in the breadcrumbs.
- In a large chicken skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook, uncovered, turning occasionally, approximately 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Add the cup of milk.
- Reduce heat to medium low, cover tightly.
- Cook for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Uncover, cook for 8-10 minutes more.
- Check to make sure chicken is no longer pink.
- Place chicken in a casserole dish and place in oven for 10 minutes on 200 degrees.
- Prepare gravy as follows.
- In a jar, combine 3/4 cup milk, 3 tbsp flour, salt and pepper.
- Cover with lid and shake until mixed.
- Add to skillet, stirring constantly.
- Stir in additional milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until thick and bubbly.
- Add additional milk if it is too thick.
- Serve gravy over mashed potatoes.
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Reviews
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I was v. nervous following this recipe for the first time tonight & here's why: 1) The egg wash was more of a milk wash, 2) I had to make more breadcrumbs midstream, 3) the cream gravy did nothing for me, 4) and had I not cut short the frying time of Step 6, I would've been serving our dinner guests burnt offerings! BUT AMAZINGLY, the crumb-crust remained intact for the most part, the flavor was spot-on, and all were duly impressed with the final product!! As we ate, my star-rating was going Ding! Ding! Ding! back up again! <br/><br/>If I made this again, I wd reduce the milk in the wash (2 T. wd still be plenty), add 1 t. onion or celery salt to the crumbs, calculate 3T of oil per breast, reduce the heat OR frying time (Steps 5 & 6), and look for a different, perhaps cream-based gravy. The recipe is well-written, easy to follow, and fundamentally good. All's well that ends well!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Christine Bettiga
Corpus Christi, TX
I was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado.
I moved to Corpus Christi, Texas in 1998.
I enjoy camping, sewing and gardening.
My husband and I love to cook. We are always trying new recipes and adding to old ones. We BBQ every weekend and always have a crowd of friends over to taste our creations! Usually we are watching Nascar and/or football while we BBQ!
I am a Denver Bronco Fan, but I also like the Houston Texans.