 Chicken Maryland , a form of pan @-@ fried chicken , often marinated in buttermilk , served with cream gravy and native to the state of Maryland . The recipe spread beyond the United States to the haute cuisine of Auguste Escoffier and , after heavy modification , found a place in the cuisines of Britain and Australia . The dish is made when a pan of chicken pieces and fat , as for pan frying , is placed in the oven to cook , for a majority of the overall cooking time , basically " fried in the oven " . 
