Quote Originally Posted by psteve
BAKED CHICKEN MARYLAND
1 lg. frying chicken (I use chicken breasts, legs & thighs)
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. finely chopped green pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
2 tbsp. finely chopped celery
5 tbsp. oil
2 slices bacon
1 c. water
Cut chicken in serving pieces (if using whole chicken); roll in flour. Heat oil in pan and brown chicken. Place browned chicken in baking dish. Pour water into the frying pan and boil for 2 minutes. Add the celery and green pepper. Pour over the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and paprika and top with the bacon. Cover and bake slowly (325 degree oven) for 1 1/4 hours. Inspect frequently and add more water if the chicken seems dry.
Well I'll be damned as a blue crab stuck in a trap, I didn't know that I just thought people assumed we were KNOWN for our fried chicken (similar to NYC and their pizza/bagels), I didn't know there was an actual recipe. I love chicken, I'll have to try it out!

I've had fried plantains before (a tougher and more fibrous banana cousin, so it's not cannibalism!) in canola oil, and then dipped in sugar. They were GREAT, but I highly doubt they hold a lot of nutritional value...