Description
This recipe for The Ultimate Chicken Fried Steak is a classic Southern dish that is sure to impress. Tender cube steaks are coated in a flavorful seasoned breading and fried to crispy perfection. Served with a rich and creamy gravy, this dish is comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Fried Steak:
- 4 cube steaks (about 1/3 lb each)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper, divided
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt or sea salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons TABASCO® Sauce (original)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
For the Chicken Fried Steak Gravy:
- 4 tablespoons grease
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 to 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Fried Steak: In a shallow bowl, combine flour, black pepper, salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, baking soda, and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, TABASCO® Sauce, and eggs. Season cube steaks with salt and pepper, dredge in flour mixture, dip in buttermilk mixture, then coat again in flour mixture. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Fry the Steaks: Heat oil in a skillet, fry steaks until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in oven.
- Make the Gravy: Reserve grease in skillet, whisk in flour until golden. Slowly add cream and milk, whisking constantly. Simmer until thickened, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve the chicken fried steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, and veggies. Enjoy!
Notes
- Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet when frying the steaks.
- Adjust seasoning in the gravy to taste.
- For a lighter version, you can oven-bake the breaded steaks instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Estimated 600 calories
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
