Every state has an iconic food it's known for, from Illinois' famous deep-dish pizza to the Colorado-born "Fool's Gold" sandwich .

Some famous foods, like Nashville hot chicken, are synonymous with their state and have become the signature dish of famous institutions, as is the case with hot chicken at Hattie B's .

Other states prepare the same dish differently — for example, Connecticut serves lobster rolls warm with melted butter, while Maine's famous lobster rolls are served cold with mayonnaise.

Here's the most famous local dish from every state.

ALABAMA: Chicken with white barbecue sauce

Chicken with white barbecue sauce.…