Definition

Noun A style of preparing chicken where the chicken is first fried and then finished by baking in an oven. It is traditionally served with a milk-based gravy.

Usage

This term specifically refers to a prepared dish and its associated cooking method. It is used as a countable noun (e.g., a Maryland chicken, two Maryland chickens). * The restaurant's signature dish is Maryland chicken. * For dinner, she prepared a Maryland chicken with creamy gravy.

Examples

• Maryland chicken is a classic American comfort food.
• He followed his grandmother's recipe for Maryland chicken.
• The key to perfect Maryland chicken is a crisp, golden fry before it goes into the oven.

Advanced Usage

The term can function attributively (like an adjective) to describe other elements of the meal. * We ordered the Maryland chicken dinner, which came with two sides. * This is my favorite Maryland chicken recipe.

Variants and Related Words

• Chicken Maryland: A less common variant name for the same dish.
• Fried chicken: A related but distinct dish where the chicken is only fried, not oven-baked afterwards.

Synonyms

There are no direct one-word synonyms for this specific culinary term. It can be described as: * Oven-finished fried chicken * Baked fried chicken with milk gravy

Notes

• "Maryland chicken" is a proper noun phrase, often capitalized, named after the U.S. state of Maryland.
• It refers to the complete dish, including its preparation method and customary accompaniment (milk gravy).

Noun

1. chicken fried than oven-baked and served with milk gravy