Description
Indulge in the heartwarming delight of chicken fried steak, a Southern classic that brings comfort and joy to any meal. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this dish is generously smothered in creamy gravy, making it perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you can create this unforgettable recipe that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef steak (sirloin or round)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Tenderize the steak using a meat mallet until about half an inch thick.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and seasoned breadcrumbs in a third.
- Dredge each steak first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry each steak for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- For the gravy, remove excess oil from the pan, leaving two tablespoons. Add butter and let it melt before whisking in flour to create a roux. Gradually add milk and chicken broth while stirring until smooth and thickened.
- Serve chicken fried steak topped with creamy gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg