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**Chicken Fried Steak: A Southern Comfort Food Classic, Now with 3 Irresistible Recipes**

Indulge in the hearty goodness of chicken fried steak, a quintessential Southern comfort food that's crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor. This article presents three tantalizing recipes that elevate this classic dish to new heights:

1. **Classic Chicken Fried Steak**: This traditional recipe stays true to the original, featuring tenderized cube steak coated in a seasoned flour mixture and pan-fried to golden perfection.

2. **Smothered Chicken Fried Steak**: Take your taste buds on a journey with this indulgent version, where the chicken fried steak is smothered in a rich, savory gravy made with onions, mushrooms, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce.

3. **Country-Fried Chicken Steak**: This recipe adds a unique twist, using chicken thighs instead of cube steak. The result is a moist, flavorful chicken fried steak with a crispy, golden crust.

Whether you prefer the traditional, smothered, or country-fried style, these recipes ensure a delectable chicken fried steak experience. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and prepare to savor this Southern comfort food classic.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK



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Chicken fried steak is a Southern favorite. To make this classic chicken fried steak recipe, pound steak cutlets thin, then bread, fry, and serve with rich country gravy.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Brunch     Dinner     Comfort Food

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 pre-tenderized cube steaks (each 4 ounces), or round steaks
Salt, for seasoning the meat
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 cups flour, for breading
2 teaspoons kosher salt, for breading
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Canola oil, peanut oil, olive oil, or other fat for frying
For the gravy:
3 tablespoons pan drippings
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup heavy cream
1-3/4 cups milk (a little more or less, depending on your preference)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Salt the meat: Sprinkle a little salt over the meat. Preheat the oven to 200°F. Put a wire rack over a baking sheet and place in the oven. You'll use the oven to keep the finished steaks warm and crisp while you cook the gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 886 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 231 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 1072 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 49 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH GRAVY



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 pounds cube steak (tenderized round steak that's been extra tenderized)
Kosher salt
1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 to 4 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Mashed potatoes, for serving

Steps:

  • For the steak: Begin with setting up an assembly line of dishes. Mix the milk with the eggs in one; the flour mixed with the seasoned salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, paprika and cayenne in another; and the meat in a third. Then have one clean plate at the end to receive the breaded meat.
  • Work with one piece of meat at a time. Sprinkle both sides with kosher salt and black pepper, then place it in the flour mixture. Turn to coat. Place the meat into the milk/egg mixture, turning to coat. Finally, place it back in the flour and turn to coat (dry mixture/wet mixture/dry mixture). Place the breaded meat on the clean plate, then repeat with the remaining meat.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter. Drop in a few sprinkles of flour to make sure it's sufficiently hot. When the butter sizzles immediately, you know it's ready. (It should not brown right away, if it does, the fire is too hot.) Cook the meat, 3 pieces at a time, until the edges start to look golden brown, about 2 minutes each side. Remove the meat to a paper towel-lined plate and keep them warm by covering lightly with another plate or a sheet of foil. Repeat until all the meat is cooked.
  • After all the meat is fried, pour off the grease into a heatproof bowl. Without cleaning the skillet, return it to the stove over medium-low heat. Add 1/4 cup of the grease back to the skillet and allow it to heat up.
  • For the gravy: When the grease is hot, sprinkle the flour evenly over the grease. Using a whisk, mix the flour with the grease, creating a golden-brown paste. Add more flour if it looks overly greasy; add a little more grease if it becomes too pasty/clumpy. Keep cooking until the roux reaches a deep golden brown color.
  • Pour in the milk, whisking constantly. Add the seasoned salt and black pepper to taste and cook, whisking, until the gravy is smooth and thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Be prepared to add more milk if it becomes overly thick. Be sure to taste to make sure gravy is sufficiently seasoned.
  • Serve the meat next to a big side of mashed potatoes. Pour gravy over the whole shebang!

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK



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For a classic, down-home supper, try Alton Brown's Chicken-Fried Steak recipe smothered in gravy, from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds beef bottom round, trimmed of excess fat
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 whole eggs, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Cut the meat with the grain into 1/2-inch thick slices. Season each piece on both sides with the salt and pepper. Place the flour into a pie pan. Place the eggs into a separate pie pan. Dredge the meat on both sides in the flour. Tenderize the meat, using a needling device, until each slice is 1/4-inch thick. Once tenderized, dredge the meat again in the flour, followed by the egg and finally in the flour again. Repeat with all the pieces of meat. Place the meat onto a plate and allow it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before cooking.
  • Place enough of the vegetable oil to cover the bottom of a 12-inch slope-sided skillet and set over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the meat in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each piece on both sides until golden brown, approximately 4 minutes per side. Remove the steaks to a wire rack set in a half sheet pan and place into the oven. Repeat until all of the meat is browned.
  • Add the remaining vegetable oil, or at least 1 tablespoon, to the pan. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of the flour left over from the dredging. Add the chicken broth and deglaze the pan. Whisk until the gravy comes to a boil and begins to thicken. Add the milk and thyme and whisk until the gravy coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Season to taste, with more salt and pepper, if needed. Serve the gravy over the steaks.

CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK



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Through good times and bad, the cube steak has remained a wallflower among meat cuts. Old-fashioned and a little mysterious, it's a steak without pretension, or maybe a hamburger with humble aspirations. The term "cube" can be a little murky. It doesn't refer to the shape of the meat, which is usually beef but is sometimes made from pork, elk or other animals. Rather, it refers to both the shape of the dimples that checkerboard the surface of cube steak and the process that puts the dimples there. Those dimples provide more surface area for flour to cling to, which makes for crisper cutlets in recipes like this simply-prepared (no batter, just a generous dusting of flour) chicken-fried steak.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Vegetable oil for frying
2 cups flour
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons pepper
2 cups milk
2 pounds cube steak, cut into 6 pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200 degrees. Pour a half-inch of oil into a cast-iron or other large, heavy skillet and place over medium-high heat.
  • Put flour, salt and pepper in a large zip-top bag or in a large baking dish and mix well. Pour milk into a large bowl. Dip each piece of steak in milk, shake off excess and then shake in bag of flour or press into dish of flour, making sure both sides are well coated. Shake off excess.
  • Lay steaks into hot oil until skillet is full, but not crowded. Cook for about 3 minutes a side, or until a good crust is formed. You may need to do this in batches, moving steaks to a platter in the warm oven as they cook. When done, pour off all but about 4 tablespoons of fat from pan, leaving in as many browned bits as possible, and turn off heat.
  • Pour milk into a saucepan and add enough water to make 3 cups. Heat over medium heat until just before boiling point.
  • Turn heat under frying pan to medium. When oil is hot, sprinkle in 3 tablespoons of flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, quickly stirring until flour starts to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add liquid, stirring constantly to remove lumps and cook until thickened. Adjust seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 862, UnsaturatedFat 44 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 739 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN-FRIED STEAKS



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My husband asks me to prepare this easy chicken fried steak recipe regularly. I like it because it's so simple to make. -Denice Louk, Garnett, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon each salt, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder and pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/4 cups buttermilk, divided
4 beef cube steaks (4 ounces each)
Oil for frying
1-1/2 cups 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups flour, baking powder and seasonings. In another shallow bowl, combine egg and 3/4 cup buttermilk. Dip each cube steak in buttermilk mixture, then roll in flour mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes., In a large skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil on medium-high. Fry steaks for 5-7 minutes. Turn carefully; cook until coating is crisp and meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes longer. Remove steaks and keep warm., Drain, reserving 1/3 cup drippings; stir remaining flour into drippings until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and remaining buttermilk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with steaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK W/ COUNTRY GRAVY



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Chicken Fried Steak: Batter-dipped tender steaks fried to crispy golden perfection and then smothered with creamy white gravy!

Provided by divas can cook

Categories     Dinner     Main

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb tenderized cube steak (4 steaks) ((see notes))
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoon sea salt (or seasoned salt)
½ teaspoon black pepper
cayenne pepper (pinch)
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 egg
½-¼ cup whole milk ((can add a little buttermilk if desired))
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth ((see note))
1½ cups whole milk
salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme

Steps:

  • To season the tenderized steaks, mix together sea salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Season both sides of steaks. Set aside.
  • In a large dish (I use a glass casserole dish) , whisk together flour, and all of the remaining coating mix seasonings until combined.
  • In another large dish, place ½ cup of the seasoned flour into the dish. Add in the egg and enough milk to create a thick batter.
  • Dip the steak in the flour mixture first, lightly coating both sides.
  • Next dip the steak into the batter mixture, coating both sides and letting the excess drip off.
  • Finally place the steak back into the flour mixture, being sure to press the flour into the steaks, coating both sides. Repeat until all steaks have been coated.
  • Preheat your oven to 200 F. Place a cooling rack on top of a baking sheet and place it into the oven. (This will be where you will keep the cooked steaks to keep them warm until you are ready to serve).
  • Fill a large deep skillet with about an inch of canola oil and heat to 350 F.
  • Fry the steaks 1-2 at a time, (about 2-3 minutes per side) until golden. Place finished steaks on the cooling rack in the oven. Repeat until all steaks have been fried.
  • Carefully drain the oil from the pan and wipe out the pan. (You can leave the flavorful brown bits in the bottom of the pan if desired. If you do, this will result in a tan and not white gravy though)
  • Add butter to the pan over medium heat.
  • Once the butter has melted, add flour to the pan.
  • Cooked while stirring constantly until golden brown,(about 2-3 minutes). This will remove the raw flour taste.
  • Gently whisk in the broth and milk a little at a time.
  • Cook while stirring constantly to remove any lumps and until the mixture begins to thicken to your liking. (Cook longer if you want thicker gravy or add more milk if you want thinner gravy)
  • Season gravy with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and a bit of thyme until your desired flavor is reached (Be sure to taste after each seasoning to prevent overseasoning the gravy. Let your tastebuds be your guide. The end result should taste good enough to eat plain!)

CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK



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Try a classic American Deep South dish that fuses steak with southern-fried chicken. The steak is coated in a spice mix and fried for an indulgent dinner

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 fillet tail steaks (about 200g each), or 2 sirloin steaks, fat trimmed
2 eggs, beaten
1⁄2 tsp cayenne pepper
steamed greens and corn cobs, to serve (optional)
vegetable oil, for frying
4 tbsp plain flour
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1⁄2 tsp ground cumin
1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon
1⁄2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp flour
1 chicken stock cube
275ml milk
1 tbsp thyme leaves
squeeze of lemon juice

Steps:

  • Put the steaks on a board and bash with a rolling pin until about half the original thickness. Mix the eggs with the cayenne in a bowl. Combine the ingredients for the spice mix with a large pinch of salt in a separate shallow dish.
  • Dip the steaks into the egg, then the spice mix, turning to coat. Pour the oil into a large non-stick frying pan until the base of the pan is covered. Fry the steaks over a high heat for 2 mins until crisp, then turn and fry for 2 mins more. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • If you're making the sauce, pour away all but 1 tbsp oil from the pan and stir in the flour, cooking until browned. Crumble in the stock cube. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking until smooth and fully incorporated. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 4-5 mins. Season. Add the thyme and plenty of black pepper, then squeeze in the lemon juice to taste. Serve the steaks with the sauce, and greens and corn, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 58 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK (CHICKEN WITH CREAMY GRAVY)



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A cast-iron skillet will work the best for this recipe, this also works well using beef that has been pounded thinly. Serve with fries or mashed potatoes...total comfort food! Make certain not to crush the crackers to a fine powder --- this is very good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to about 1/2-inch thick)
black pepper
38 saltine crackers, crushed (1 sleeve)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional or adjust to heat level)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (garlic lovers use 1 teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 -4 cups half-and-half cream (use 4 cups for a thinner gravy)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt
1 teaspoon black pepper (can reduce if desired)

Steps:

  • Season the chicken breasts with black pepper.
  • In a shallow dish combine crushed cracker crumbs with flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using) and baking powder.
  • In another shallow dish whisk together eggs with 3/4 milk.
  • Dredge the chicken breasts in the cracker mixture then dip in the egg/milk mixture, then dredge AGAIN in the cracker mixture.
  • Pour the oil into a large skillet and heat to 360 degrees F.
  • Fry the breasts in hot oil for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown; remove to a wire rack and cover lightly with foil.
  • Carefully drain oil but reserve the browned bits in the bottom of the skillet along with a couple tablespoons of the oil.
  • In a bowl mix together 4 cups half and half cream, 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper; whisk until combined, then add to the reserved drippings in the skillet, cook whisking constantly over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes or until thickened.
  • Serve the creamed gravy with the breasts.

Tips:

  • Use a meat mallet to tenderize the steak. This will help it cook more evenly and make it more tender.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the steak. This will cause the steak to steam instead of fry and will make it tough.
  • Cook the steak over medium-high heat. This will help it to brown quickly and evenly.
  • Don't overcook the steak. Overcooked steak will be tough and dry.
  • Serve the steak immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Chicken fried steak is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little practice, you can make chicken fried steak that is just as good as any restaurant.

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