Chicken fried steak gets it's name from being similar to fried chicken in the sense that it is breaded and fried to crispy, golden perfection. Not to be confused with country-fried steak which is fried with brown gravy and onions. This steak recipe is served with a white cream gravy. Chicken fried steak is the perfect steak recipe to have for dinner after a busy work day. It's quick and easy and sure to be a fast family favorite and everyone will have a clean plate.
Chicken-Fried Steak Ingredients
Cubed Steak- This recipe is the perfect use of beef cube steak. Cubed steak is tenderized and flattened top round steak patties.
Buttermilk- Used as a binder for the breading and a great meat tenderizer.
Seasonings- Onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper are used to give flavor. Hot sauce is also used for a flavor boost but not necessarily for spice.
Oil- I use vegetable oil but canola oil can be used as well. When frying, you want high smoke point oils.
Let's Make Some Chicken Fried Steak
Start by making the breading station. Add flour and all seasonings to a shallow bowl and mix to thoroughly distribute. To make the egg mixture, combine. buttermilk, hot sauce, and egg.
Take a piece of steak and dip it into the seasoned flour mixture then the buttermilk mixture then back into the seasoned flour. Repeat those steps with the remaining steaks.
In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. You only need enough oil to shallow fry the steaks. Deep frying is also an option if you have a deep fryer to use. Carefully place breaded meat in hot oil and fry for about 4 minutes each side until crispy crust is formed. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the frying pan.
Drain excess oil from cooked steaks on layers of paper towels. You could also use a wire rack over a baking sheet to catch oil.
In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of frying oil and 2 tablespoons of seasoned flour over medium heat to make a roux. Using the pan drippings and seasoned flour helps flavor the gravy. Cook for a minute to cook out the flour. Add a cup of whole milk and mix to combine. The gravy will start to thicken. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve with mashed potatoes with peppery white gravy ladled over the golden brown steak.
Other Fried Recipes You May Enjoy
- Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders
- Puerto Rican Style Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
- Garlic Parmesan Wings
- Beef and Cheese Empanadas
Crispy Chicken Fried Steak
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken Fried Steak
- 4 cube steaks
- 1 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
White Cream Gravy
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 tbsp seasoned flour
- 1 cup milk
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by making the breading station. Add flour and all seasonings to a shallow bowl and mix to thoroughly distribute. To make the egg mixture, combine. buttermilk, hot sauce, and egg.
- Take a piece of steak and dip it into the seasoned flour mixture then the buttermilk mixture then back into the seasoned flour. Repeat those steps with the remaining steaks.
- In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Carefully place breaded steaks in hot oil and fry for about 4 minutes each side until crispy crust is formed. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the frying pan.
- Drain excess oil from cooked steaks on layers of paper towels. You could also use a wire rack over a baking sheet to catch oil.
- In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of frying oil and 2 tablespoons of seasoned flour over medium heat to make a roux. Using the pan drippings and seasoned flour helps flavor the gravy. Cook for a minute to cook out the flour. Add a cup of whole milk and mix to combine. The gravy will start to thicken. Season with salt and pepper.
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