9. Maryland
Number produced: 303.50 million
Pounds produced: 1.73 billion
Value of production: $930.74 million
The two words chicken and Maryland together can only bring one thought to the minds of a foodie: Maryland chicken! The traditional version of this dish comprises of juicy fried chicken served with a delicious white sauce, prepared by mixing the leftover pan juices with cream or milk. Although over the years, the dish has been modified innumerable times to be given a modern twist, the native form still takes precedence for some. The UK even has a fast food chain named Maryland Chicken. Sadly, though, it serves just plain old fried chicken.
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