Description
This Chicken Fried Steak is not just a meal; it’s an experience filled with comfort and nostalgia. With a crispy, golden crust and juicy meat, it’s served with a rich gravy that elevates the dish to gourmet status. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is approachable for novice cooks and guarantees satisfaction around the dinner table.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Cube steak or thinly sliced top sirloi
1 teaspoon Salt
0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
1.5 cups All-purpose flour, divided
2 Large eggs
0.5 cup Milk
4 cups Vegetable oil, for frying
0.25 cup Reserved pan drippings
0.25 cup All-purpose flour for gravy
2 cups Milk, warm
0.5 teaspoon Salt for gravy
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper for gravy
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the cube steaks thoroughly dry and pound each steak to about a 1/4-inch thickness
- Step 2: Prepare the dredging station with separate shallow dishes for seasoned flour, egg wash, and plain flour
- Step 3: Dredge the steaks in the seasoned flour, then dip in the egg wash, and finally coat with plain flour agai
- Step 4: Heat the oil in a skillet and fry the steaks until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side
- Step 5: Remove the fried steaks and keep warm while making the gravy
- Step 6: Prepare the gravy using pan drippings, flour, and warm milk, and serve over the Chicken Fried Steak
Notes
Double dredge for maximum crispiness and maintain the oil temperature for the best results.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece with gravy
- Calories: 580-650 kcal
- Sugar: 2-3 g
- Sodium: 900-1100 mg
- Fat: 40-45 g
- Saturated Fat: 10-12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: unknown
- Carbohydrates: 25-30 g
- Fiber: 1-2 g
- Protein: 35-40 g
- Cholesterol: 100-110 mg