• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers & Dips
    • Bars & Brownie Recipes
    • Bread Recipes
    • Brunch & Breakfast Recipes
    • Cakes & Cupcakes
    • Cheese Recipes
    • Chocolate Recipes
    • Condiments & Sauces
    • Cookies & Crackers
    • Desserts
    • Fruit Recipes
    • Grains & Legumes
    • Muffins and Quick Breads
    • Pasta Recipes
    • Pies & Tarts
    • Readers' Favorite Recipes
  • Collections
    • Freezer Friendly
    • Heritage Recipes
    • Seasonal Recipes
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Spring
      • Summer
    • Vintage Recipes
    • Holiday Recipes
      • Christmas
      • Easter
      • St. Patrick's Day
      • Thanksgiving
      • Valentine's Day
  • Basic recipes
  • About this blog
    • The author
    • Privacy policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Accessibility statement

Vintage Kitchen Notes logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Holidays
  • Seasonal
  • Vintage
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Holidays
    • Seasonal
    • Vintage
    • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes

    Published: Jan 20, 2013 · Modified: Oct 6, 2023 by Paula Montenegro · Income from ads and affiliates

    Chicken Maryland

    Jump to Recipe

    Chicken Maryland, with creamed corn and fried bananas, was pretty popular when I was growing up. This rendition is more modern, with panko-crusted chicken, corn pudding with roasted peppers and a simple tomato salad. 

    Table of Contents Open
    The corn pudding
    Blackened red pepper
    Breaded chicken
    Fried bananas
    Related recipes you might like:
    Chicken Maryland
    Beige plate with chicken tenders, corn pudding, fried banana pieces and sliced tomatoes.


    This retro chicken recipe was a treat growing up. Probably because we never ate it at home, so we were excited to order it at a restaurant.

    It's a fried breaded chicken breast served with creamed corn, fried bananas, and a piece of roasted red pepper. Sometimes, a thin slice of ham came on top of the chicken and below the 'decorative' red pepper.

    This modernized Chicken Maryland recipe consists of corn and roasted red pepper pudding, baked chicken breast fingers coated in panko crumbs, and bananas sautéed in a little butter. And a tomato.

    The corn pudding

    The corn pudding was the best part and qualifies as a meal on its own.

    I used medium custard cups that would fit well on the plate.

    Coming out of the oven, it looks puffed like a half-risen soufflé. You have to take it out while it still barely jiggles so the center is soft but cooked and creamy. And you can add anything to it, even ham, cooked chicken, and other veggies.

    White ramekins with corn pudding on a black metal tray.

    But the best way to make this is as a big pudding and serve it by spoonfuls, family-style. It turns out creamier than when making individual servings. So choose your favorite way.

    Serving of corn pudding with red peppers on a beige plate.

    Blackened red pepper

    The blackening of red peppers is a fun thing to do.

    You get to put it directly over the flame and play around with it until it's all charred and soft. It infuses a smoky flavor that is fantastic!

    You can also buy roasted red peppers, a much simpler option if you're short on time.

    Charring a whole red pepper directly on the stove.
    Cutting pieces of roasted red pepper on a bamboo wooden board.

    Breaded chicken

    The chicken fingers are easy to make, and there's nothing like panko to achieve maximum crunchiness.

    I dip them in egg and water, then in panko, and do it twice. Then, the tiniest drops of olive oil and into the oven they go.

    Breaded chicken tenders on a bamboo wooden board.

    Fried bananas

    It must be done at the last possible minute because they soften up turn brown quickly.

    The banana was sliced and sautéed in some butter because there's no healthy way to do that.

    Fried banana pieces in a black skillet.

    The addition of a sliced tomato was the inevitable thing to happen after plating all those monochromatic ingredients. I couldn't possibly eat that without something fresh to balance it a bit.

    The tomato was a perfect addition and almost necessary.

    But once I had my fork with some chicken, a piece of banana, tomato, and some corn pudding on top, it was very good. It was a flavor I had forgotten about.

    Chicken tenders, tomato slices, ramekin with corn pudding and banana on a beige plate.

    Related recipes you might like:

    • Serving of pastel Azteca on a white plate. Blue baking dish in the background.
      Pastel Azteca (Mexican chicken casserole)
    • White plate with pork chops, salsa verde and roasted potatoes. A knife, bowl with salsa, white surface.
      Pork Chops with Salsa Verde
    • Close up of white bowl with pork and carrot stir fry on bamboo place mat.
      Crunchy Szechuan (or Sichuan) Pork
    • Sliced pork loin with port shallot sauce on a white plate.
      Pork Loin with Port Shallot Sauce

    Let me know in the comments below if you made this recipe and loved it and if you had issues so we can troubleshoot together. I love to hear what you think, always. Thanks for being here. It's much appreciated.
    You might also consider subscribing to our FREE email series to Boost your Home Baking Skills! And our regular newsletter.
    And let's connect via Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure policy.

    Print
    clockclock iconcutlerycutlery iconflagflag iconfolderfolder iconinstagraminstagram iconpinterestpinterest iconfacebookfacebook iconprintprint iconsquaressquares iconheartheart iconheart solidheart solid icon
    Beige plate with chicken tenders, corn pudding, fried banana pieces and sliced tomatoes.

    Chicken Maryland

    ★ 5 Stars ☆ ★ 4 Stars ☆ ★ 3 Stars ☆ ★ 2 Stars ☆ ★ 1 Star ☆

    No reviews

    Print Recipe
    Save Recipe Recipe Saved

    This is a twist on the fantastic retro dish. Chicken, corn pudding, roasted peppers and fried bananas make up this delectable chicken dinner. 

    • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    • Yield: 2 servings

    Ingredients

    Units

    For the corn pudding:

    • 1 ¼ cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, defrosted)
    • 1 cup ricotta
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
    • ½ cup cream
    • 1 ½ tablespoons flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • Black pepper to taste
    • ½ tablespoon sugar
    • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese + 1 tablespoon for sprinkling
    • ½ cup chopped roasted red peppers (homemade below, or use store-bought red peppers)

    For the chicken:

    • 2 chicken breasts
    • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (or more)
    • 3 eggs
    • 4 or 5 Tbs water
    • Salt and pepper
    • Olive oil for baking

    For the bananas:

    • 2 bananas
    • 4 teaspoons butter

    Instructions

    1. Make the corn pudding first. While it's baking, prepare the chicken and cook it in the same oven.
    2. Fry the bananas at the last moment.
    3. Place several chicken breast tenders, half a banana, one serving of corn pudding and ½ sliced tomato on each plate. Sprinkle with chives before serving.

    If making your own red peppers:

    It makes more than you need. Refrigerate the rest. 

    1. Put the washed and dried pepper directly on the flame. With kitchen thongs, turn it constantly, charring it as much as you can.
    2. Let cool and peel it, scraping with a small knife or a spoon. Some skin won't come off and that's fine.
    3. Cut it in half and take out seeds and veins. Wash the pepper pieces and dry them carefully with paper towels.
    4. Chop ¼ of it for the pudding. Cut the rest in large chunks, put in a plastic container, cover with olive oil and cover tightly. Refrigerate for another use.

    For the corn pudding:

    1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
    2. Put corn, ricotta, eggs, cream, flour, salt, pepper and sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until well mixed, about 30 seconds.
    3. Take the blade out and add peppers and 3 Tbs parmesan. Mix with a spoon or spatula and check seasoning. You can also transfer the mixture to a bowl before adding the peppers, but you'll have an extra bowl to wash.
    4. Transfer corn mixture to four 1-cup ramekins or 4-cup souffle dish. Sprinkle with remaining Tbs parmesan cheese and bake for 30 minutes, or until puffed and golden.

    For the chicken:

    1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Oil a baking tray.
    2. Clean chicken breast and cut into strips. Put panko in a shallow plate and season with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add water and mix well.
    3. Take chicken strips, dip them in the egg and coat them completely in the panko.
    4. Repeat with the egg dipping and panko coating. Be sure the panko is well adhered. Some of it might remain in the egg after the second dipping.
    5. Arrange in prepared tray, drizzle with drops of more olive oil and bake for 10 minutes. Turn over and bake for 5 or 10 more minutes, until golden.

    For the bananas:

    1. Peel bananas and cut into ¾ inch slices.
    2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add bananas. Cook 1 minute on each side.
    3. Do this a the last minute, preferably after the chicken is done.

    Notes

    • The chicken can be breaded in advance and kept covered in the fridge for a day. 
    • The corn pudding can be kept refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for 3 weeks, always well covered. 
    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 50 minutes
    • Category: Main dishes
    • Method: Cooking + baking
    • Cuisine: International

    Keywords: chicken maryland

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @vintagekitchenblog on Instagram and hashtag it #vintagekitchenblog

    Corn pudding adapted from Country Weekend Entertaining , by Anna Pump

    More Main dishes

    • Whole slow roasted leg of lamb with fresh herbs on a glass dish.
      Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb
    • Close up of sliced turkey thighs with homemade gravy on a green plate. White and grey surface.
      Roasted Turkey Thighs (with gravy)
    • Two steak, tomato and chimichurri sandwiches stacked on a wood board.
      Steak Chimichurri Sandwich
    • Burger with blue cheese stuffing and mushrooms on a golden bun. Wooden board and white background.
      Blue Cheese Burgers

    About Paula Montenegro

    I'm Paula, a baker for more than 30 years and your designated recipe developer, sharing the best ones here with simple ingredients + easy-to-follow instructions.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Thank you for leaving a review for this recipe Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe rating ★ 5 Stars ☆ ★ 4 Stars ☆ ★ 3 Stars ☆ ★ 2 Stars ☆ ★ 1 Star ☆

      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Carla says

      January 25, 2013 at 12:22 am

      I spy a tomato. Therefore, healthy 😉 Never heard of chicken maryland before, which is ironic because I live not too far from Maryland itself. Love fried bananas!

      Reply
    2. seetfei says

      January 23, 2013 at 3:23 pm

      Wow...love this combo so much! From the crispy fried chicken breast to pudding and also the bananas. They are just awesome, Paula! Thanks so much for sharing with us!

      Reply
    3. CrispyBitsnBurntEnds says

      January 23, 2013 at 1:59 pm

      If I could eat fried banans with every meal I would. Love that latin flare. But your corn pudding looks out of this world. Need to make asap!

      Reply
    4. Renee says

      January 22, 2013 at 11:53 pm

      Although I've never heard of Chicken Maryland it is similar to a lot of old dishes I've seen here in Georgia. Old southerners would probably just have call it fried chicken with corn. It so familiar. Great retro share.

      Reply
    5. Chris Baccus says

      January 22, 2013 at 2:59 pm

      They were healthier than in us in one major way - processed food didn't rule the diet. I love the corn pudding sounds so good.

      Reply
    6. Brandie @ Home Cooking Memories says

      January 22, 2013 at 10:55 am

      Everything about this is calling my name! Love it all!

      Reply
    7. german in pdx says

      January 22, 2013 at 5:30 am

      This sounds fabulous. I especially like the pepper pudding yum!!! - as always, Paula, fantastic pictures 🙂 ~ Bea

      Reply
    8. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

      January 22, 2013 at 12:52 am

      Paula, you always have the magical ability to make my stomach growl in hunger. This looks like such an awesome meal. A very interesting blend of flavours and textures - I would've never thought to eat the sweet, pan fried banana with crispy, savoury chicken. I'd be all over that corn pudding - it's one of my favourite things to eat!

      Reply
    9. Alaiyo Kiasi says

      January 21, 2013 at 6:59 pm

      I live in Maryland, so I appreciate that you focused on Chicken Maryland. I grew up in Alabama, but didn't become familiar with this dish until I moved here as an adult. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    10. Flour On My Face says

      January 21, 2013 at 3:07 pm

      We never ate out when I was a kid. I am pretty sure there was not one time I went to a restaurant with my mom. Now I was lucky enough to get to have lunch at a dinner or the counter of the Rexal Drugstore with my grandmother. Thanks for the memories!

      Reply
    « Older Comments
    Newer Comments »

    Primary Sidebar

    Person with apron laughing in a kitchen with electric mixer in hand.

    Hi, I'm Paula!

    A baker for over 30 years, I'm your designated recipe tester, sharing the best ones on this blog, with simple ingredients + easy-to-follow instructions.

    More about me →

    Featured in:

    Several colorful logos on white canvas

    Thanksgiving recipes

    • On a white plate and surface, an eaten slice of sweet potato pie with pecans, a silver fork
      Sweet Potato Pie (with Condensed Milk)
    • Cut sweet potato cinnamon swirl yeast bread with sugar topping on a wooden table.
      Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread
    • Pumpkin pie slice, bitten, topped with whipped cream, on a white plate
      Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
    • Hand lifting slice of brown sugar cheesecake with a cake server from whole cheesecake on a white plate. Grey background.
      Brown Sugar Cheesecake
    • A slice of pumpkin cheesecake topped with cream, grey background
      Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake
    • Close up of white plate with arugula pear salad being dressed with vinaigrette in a jar.
      Arugula Pear Salad

    Popular Recipes

    • Square of pumpkin cake with apples and crumble, white greyish surface
      Pumpkin Apple Cake
    • A single golden muffin on a white surface, open paper liner
      Best Oatmeal Muffins
    • Purple bowl with almond cream being lifted with a silver spoon. Grey and white surface and background.
      Frangipane Recipe (almond cream) with video!
    • Lifting a slice of ricotta cheesecake from the whole cake on a white plate with a silver knife. White background.
      Orange Ricotta Cheesecake (crustless)

    Footer

    About

    The author
    Privacy Policy
    Amazon Associate
    Cookie Policy
    Accessibility

    Contact

    Sign Up! for emails and updates
    Contact


    Copyright © 2022 Vintage Kitchen Notes