CHICKEN A LA MARYLAND RECIPE

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This chicken a la Maryland recipe for butter-fried chicken with Béchamel and sautéed bananas is an adapted version of Escoffier's in Ma Cuisine, what was served on the last day of the Titanic's voyage. Chicken Maryland recipe.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 boneless chicken breast halves, cut in half lengthwise
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons, plus 3 tablespoons butter, divided
Béchamel sauce:
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 (dash) teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 ripe, firm bananas, peeled and sliced

Steps:

In a large, shallow pan, place the chicken in the buttermilk and marinate it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Melt 6 tablespoons of the butter in a large roasting pan. Drain and discard the buttermilk. Dredge each piece of chicken in the all-purpose flour, then the eggs, and lastly, the breadcrumbs. Arrange the chicken breasts in the roasting pan and bake for them 30-40 minutes, turning once.
Make the béchamel sauce while the chicken is cooking:
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour until it forms a smooth paste. Continue whisking, cook for about 2 minutes, and then gradually â 1/3 cup at a time - add the milk. Continue whisking and cook until the sauce is completely heated through, smooth, and thickened. Remove from the heat and season with the salt and nutmeg.
To make the banana garnish, melt the remaining butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Sauté the prepared banana slices in the butter until they turn golden brown.
Assemble the chicken a la Maryland by arranging 2 pieces of chicken on a warm plate, drizzling it with a bit of Béchamel sauce, and then garnishing the plate with a few slices of sautéed banana.
This chicken Maryland recipe makes 6 servings.
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