Argentinian Main

Suprema Maryland

Retro breaded chicken with banana, sweetcorn cream, peas and peppers.

25 minsPrep time
25 minsCook time
Serves 2Servings
MediumDifficulty
Suprema Maryland
About this dish

Suprema Maryland: the story on the plate

Suprema Maryland is a beloved bodegón classic: breaded chicken served with sweet and savoury accompaniments that feel gloriously old-school and unmistakably Argentinian.

Historical background

Suprema Maryland belongs to Argentina’s layered food history, where indigenous ingredients, Spanish colonial cooking, Italian migration, gaucho fire culture and regional produce created dishes with strong local identity.

Why it is famous

Suprema Maryland is worth including because it shows a different side of Argentinian cuisine: not just steak, but technique, place, migration, family cooking and the habit of sharing food generously.

Cultural significance

In Argentina this dish works as main food for family tables, bodegones, cafés, asado gatherings or regional celebrations depending on the setting.

Nutrition

Estimated nutrition per serving

Useful for meal planning and calorie-aware recipe browsing.

590Calories
32gProtein
48gCarbs
28gFat

Estimated from recipe type and ingredient list; review before publishing formal nutritional claims.

Ingredients

What you need

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 eggs
  • 75 breadcrumbs
  • 50 flour
  • 1 bananas
  • 125 sweetcorn
  • 50 cream
  • 50 peas
  • Roasted red peppers
  • oil
  • salt
Method

Step-by-step method

Follow the recipe in order, tasting and adjusting seasoning where needed.

  1. Slice the beef or chicken into even cutlets and pound to about 5-7 mm thick. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic and parsley if using.
  2. Dust in flour if using, dip in beaten egg, then press into breadcrumbs so the coating sticks. Rest for 10 minutes before frying.
  3. Shallow-fry in oil at 170-180°C until golden on both sides and cooked through.
  4. For Napolitana, add tomato sauce, ham and cheese, then bake or grill at 200°C until the cheese melts.
  5. Serve immediately with chips, salad, mash or peas depending on the dish.
Cook smarter

Tips, storage and serving advice

Shopping tips

For Argentinian recipes, buy good beef where the cut matters, use fresh parsley and oregano for chimichurri, choose proper dulce de leche for desserts, and look for seasonal corn, squash, trout or lamb for regional dishes.

Ingredient quality

Keep the defining ingredient honest: beef should be well marbled, cheese should melt cleanly, corn should be sweet, pasta dough should be rested, and dulce de leche should taste of milk caramel rather than plain sugar.

Common mistakes

For Suprema Maryland, the main mistakes are losing control of the balance between chicken breasts, eggs, breadcrumbs, flour; rushing the "Slice and flatten" stage before the flavour or texture has properly developed; and using heat or cooking time mechanically instead of watching the food itself. Use the recipe's visual cue as your guide: Cutlets should be thin and even from edge to edge. With Suprema Maryland, taste and observe as you cook rather than relying on the clock alone; the goal is a result that still tastes recognisably Argentinian and preserves the texture that makes this recipe distinctive.

Chef’s tips

For the best Suprema Maryland, organise chicken breasts, eggs, breadcrumbs, flour before you start so the cooking itself can stay controlled. Give particular attention to the "Slice and flatten" stage: this is where the recipe begins to establish its final flavour and texture. A useful technique note from the method is: Cut across the grain for beef milanesa to keep it tender. Trust the visual cue — Cutlets should be thin and even from edge to edge. — more than an exact minute count. At the "Serve crisp" stage, make the final seasoning adjustment and serve without unnecessary delay. That final check is what makes Suprema Maryland taste deliberate rather than simply cooked.

How to know it is cooked

The dish is ready when the main ingredient reaches the named texture: meat tender or juicy, pastry golden, stew thick, pasta just cooked, fish barely opaque, or dessert fully set.

Plating advice

Plate Suprema Maryland so the dish reads clearly at first glance. Build the plate around the principal serving rather than scattering everything evenly; keep chicken breasts, eggs, breadcrumbs visually connected so the diner can understand the dish before taking the first bite. The presentation should protect the intended texture — balanced contrast of tender filling, sauce, crispness or slow-cooked comfort — so avoid covering crisp elements with sauce too early or compressing delicate components. For the finish, draw selectively from the existing garnish guidance: Use chimichurri, parsley, lemon, oregano, salsa criolla, grated cheese, cocoa, coconut or dulce de leche only where it suits the dish. Use one or two elements with purpose rather than applying every option at once. For Suprema Maryland, the final plate should feel consistent with its Argentinian identity: confident, appetising and easy to eat, with no decoration that competes with the food itself.

Make ahead

Many fillings, stews, sauces and desserts can be made ahead. Grilled meat, fried seafood, provoleta and fresh pancakes are best finished close to serving.

Storage and reheating

Cool leftovers quickly and store covered in the fridge. Keep seafood no more than 1 day, meat dishes 2–3 days, and dulce de leche desserts according to their dairy content. Reheat stews gently with a splash of water or stock. Re-crisp pastries in an oven. Avoid over-reheating steak, fish and seafood.

Wine pairing

What to drink with Suprema Maryland

Pairings are chosen around the dish’s flavour, texture, richness, acidity and cooking style — not just the country it comes from.

Chardonnay wine pairing
#1 Excellent match White

Chardonnay

Why it works: Chardonnay is a well-balanced match for Suprema Maryland, with enough freshness to lift the dish and enough flavour intensity to complement its main ingredients without overpowering them.

Creamy or lightly oaked white wine with citrus, stone fruit and enough body for seafood, poultry and rich sauces.

GrapeChardonnay
RegionAustralia, New Zealand, France, Italy, Spain, Germany
Wine flavourCreamy or lightly oaked white wine with citrus, stone fruit and enough bod…
Serve at9-11°C
  • Flavour bridge: the wine's fruit, savoury notes and freshness create a natural bridge to the dish
  • Acidity: Acidity keeps the pairing lively and food-focused
  • Body: Body is matched to the overall weight of the dish
  • Tannin: Tannin level is kept appropriate to the dish's protein and texture
  • Sweetness: Dry unless the dish benefits from a touch of residual sweetness
  • Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
Pinot Noir / Burgundy wine pairing
#2 Great match Red

Pinot Noir / Burgundy

Why it works: Pinot Noir / Burgundy is a strong secondary match for Suprema Maryland, with enough freshness to lift the dish and enough flavour intensity to complement its main ingredients without overpowering them.

Elegant red with red cherry, earth, spice and fine tannins. Great with duck, mushroom, poultry, pork and lighter beef dishes.

GrapePinot Noir, Spätburgunder
RegionBurgundy, Oregon, Central Otago, Baden
Wine flavourred cherry, raspberry, earth, mushroom, spice
Serve at14-16°C
  • Flavour bridge: the wine's fruit, savoury notes and freshness create a natural bridge to the dish
  • Acidity: Acidity keeps the pairing lively and food-focused
  • Body: Body is matched to the overall weight of the dish
  • Tannin: Tannin level is kept appropriate to the dish's protein and texture
  • Sweetness: Dry unless the dish benefits from a touch of residual sweetness
  • Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
Dry Riesling wine pairing
#3 Interesting match White

Dry Riesling

Why it works: For a more adventurous pairing, dry Riesling is a well-balanced match for Suprema Maryland, with enough freshness to lift the dish and enough flavour intensity to complement its main ingredients without overpowering them.

A precise, high-acid white with lime, green apple, blossom and mineral tension. It loves pork, fish, cabbage, spice and rich sauces.

GrapeRiesling
RegionMosel, Rheingau, Alsace, Clare Valley
Wine flavourlime, green apple, petrol, slate, blossom
Serve at8-10°C
  • Flavour bridge: the wine's fruit, savoury notes and freshness create a natural bridge to the dish
  • Acidity: Acidity keeps the pairing lively and food-focused
  • Body: Body is matched to the overall weight of the dish
  • Tannin: Tannin level is kept appropriate to the dish's protein and texture
  • Sweetness: Dry unless the dish benefits from a touch of residual sweetness
  • Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing

These are wine-style pairings, so you can choose any bottle in that style rather than needing one exact producer. Look for the grape, region or style name on the label.

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