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Chicken Fried Steak

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  • Author: Molly Yeh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A classic Southern comfort food dish made with tenderized beef steak, breaded and fried until crispy, then smothered in creamy country gravy.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 4 beef cube steaks (about 46 oz each)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for gravy)
  • 2 cups whole milk (for gravy)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (for gravy)

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and milk.
  3. Pat steaks dry and dredge each in flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture, then again in flour mixture. Press coating firmly.
  4. Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  5. Fry steaks in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. To make gravy, drain all but 2 tablespoons of oil from skillet. Whisk in 2 tablespoons flour and cook 1 minute.
  7. Slowly whisk in milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve steaks hot with gravy poured over top.

Notes

  • Use cube steak for best texture and tenderness.
  • Let breaded steaks rest 10 minutes before frying to help coating stick.
  • Gravy can be made ahead and reheated gently.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg