Maryland Fried Chicken with Cream Gravy

Although Maryland fried chicken is a totally different culinary concept from traditional Southern fried chicken, it certainly qualifies as one of the classic glories of our cookery. Actually, it’s not “fried chicken” at all, since the pieces are just lightly browned before being simmered in liquid and served covered with a cream gravy. When, how, and why the dish evolved remains a secret of history, but it is true that Marylanders have always argued about whether the gravy should be poured