Maryland Fried Chicken Posted in Poultry Maryland Fried Chicken Maryland Fried Chicken was recorded in recipe form as far back as 1886, but is most likely much older. It became well-known across the United States when the recipe was published in chef Auguste Escoffier’s cookbook Ma Cuisine in 1934. The following recipe comes from a blog called The Kitchen Witch and uses Old Bay Seasoning to give it an even stronger Maryland flavor! Author: https://www.preservationmaryland.org IngredientsChicken Ingredients4 lbs lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt (garlic salt is a good substitute for both garlic powder and salt) 1 1/2 cup white flour1 tsp baking powder 2 cups oil peanut oil is most commonly used, but Crisco works, as well Old Bay seasoning to tasteGravy Ingredients1/4 cup pan drippings from frying 1/4 cup white flour 1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup heavy cream1 tsp black pepper Salt InstructionsChicken InstructionsSeparate chicken pieces and dry with a paper towel Mix mustard, garlic powder, and salt, and sprinkle over the chicken Mix flour and baking powder in a bowl and coat chicken until covered well Refrigerate chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours Preheat oven to 200F Heat oil to 375F in Dutch oven Place chicken in pot, cover, and cook until brown, approximately 5 minutes Lower temperature and cook uncovered until chicken is cooked through Place chicken on wire rack fitted to baking sheet, sprinkle Old Bay, and place into oven Repeat steps 6-9 with remaining chicken Gravy InstructionsSave ¼ cup of pan drippings from frying chicken Whisk in flour and heat until golden Slowly whisk in broth, cream, and pepper Lower heat and simmer until thickened, approximately 5 minutes Add salt for taste, and serve over chicken Print Recipe