Chicken Fried Steak Recipe
Chicken Fried Steak is a comforting dish that will take you back to your routes. With a tender steak fried until golden brown and smothered with creamy pepper gravy, this dish will satisfy your comfort food cravings.
Some days, we all need a little comfort food to satisfy our cravings and warm our souls. And, besides this classic staple you can also enjoy other recipes such as this Easy Salisbury Steak or this Air Fryer Country Fried Steak when the craving hits.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s the ultimate comfort food! Crispy, golden perfection on the outside with tender, juicy steak on the inside—what’s not to love?
- This recipe is simple and uses basic pantry staples, so you don’t have to make a special trip to the store.
- It’s a family favorite that’s sure to bring everyone running to the table!
🛒Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- cube steaks
- salt
- cornstarch
- egg
- buttermilk
- hot sauce
- flour
- paprika
- thyme
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- baking powder
- oil
- milk
🔪 How to Make This Chicken Fried Steak Recipe
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Add cornstarch to a large shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine the beaten egg, 3/4 cup of buttermilk and hot sauce.
- To another bowl, add flour, 1 tsp. Salt, paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and baking powder. Stir till combined. Add remaining buttermilk and stir till small pea sized clumps form.
- Dredge the steaks by dipping them in cornstarch, the egg mixture, and then the flour mixture.
- Fry the steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side in a preheated skillet with hot oil.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, heat oil over medium heat till almost sizzling. Add flour and stir till mixture forms a paste. Slowly add in your milk, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps till all the milk is incorporated.
- Cook till the mixture begins boiling before turning off the heat and adding salt and pepper.
🥄 Equipment
This is a list of the equipment you will need to make this easy comfort food recipe:
- Small bowls
- large skillet
🥫 Storage
Storage – It’s important that you store the gravy and fried steak separately. Store them both in airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Reheating – The best way to reheat chicken fried steak is in the air fryer or oven. This will make sure the steak stays crispy and doesn’t get soggy. If you don’t have either of these, you can reheat it in a skillet on low heat with a little bit of oil. The gravy can be reheated in the microwave or in a small pot on the stovetop.
Serve With
For the perfect meal, serve your chicken fried steak with Amish mashed potatoes and cheesy baked green beans. If you’d like to mix it up, you can also try serving it with Slow cooker creamy corn or a crisp side salad. Don’t forget a warm honey butter biscuit or buttery cafeteria roll to round out this comforting and delicious meal!
💭 Tips
- For an extra burst of flavor, try sprinkling some fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or chives over your dish before serving. It not only adds a pop of color but also a touch of flavor!
- When frying the steaks, make sure your oil is hot enough to create a nice crispy crust. If the oil is not hot enough, the steaks will end up soggy and won’t have that satisfying crunch.
- If you have leftovers, try slicing up the steak and adding it to a sandwich or salad for a tasty and filling lunch the next day.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this chicken fried steak recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Despite the name, this dish is not made with chicken. It is called “chicken fried” because it is prepared in a similar way to fried chicken – coated in flour and spices and then fried until crispy.
For chicken fried steak, the best cut of meat is typically cube steak or a tenderized round steak. These cuts are affordable and work perfectly due to their tenderness after being pounded or processed.
🍽 More Steak Recipes
Do you enjoy steak? If so, try these delicious recipes:
🧾Recipe Card
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Chicken Fried Steak Recipe
Equipment
- Small bowls
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 6 cube steaks
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Dredging Station
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Hot sauce
- 2 cups All purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Thyme
- 2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- Oil for frying
Gravy
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 ½ cups milk
- ½ tablespoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Season steaks with 1 tsp. salt.
- Prepare the dredging station: Add cornstarch to a large shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine the beaten egg, 3/4 cup of buttermilk and hot sauce. To another bowl, are flour, 1 tsp. Salt, paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and baking powder. Stir till combined. Add
- remaining buttermilk and stir till small pea sized clumps form. If clumps are too large, pull them apart with your hands.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, coat each steak in cornstarch, shaking off any excess before dunking it in the egg and buttermilk mixture. Finally, dredge the steaks in the flour mixture, making sure to cover the entire steak.
- Fry steaks for 4 minutes on each side or until the breading is a deep golden brown and the steaks are cooked. Set aside in a warm place.
- In a medium sized saucepan, heat oil over medium heat till almost sizzling.
- Add flour and stir till mixture forms a paste. Slowly add in your milk, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps till all the milk is incorporated.
- Cook till mixture begins boiling before turning off the heat and adding salt and pepper.
- Serve the steak over mashed potatoes with gravy. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
