Indulge in a Southern classic with our delectable Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy. Savor the irresistible combination of juicy, tenderized steak, coated in a crispy, golden-brown crust, and smothered in a velvety smooth, homemade cream gravy. This dish is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.
Our recipe includes detailed instructions for making the perfect chicken fried steak, from selecting the right cut of meat to achieving the perfect level of crispiness. You'll also learn how to make a rich and flavorful cream gravy that elevates the dish to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.
CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK WITH CREAM GRAVY
For a taste of traditional Southern, down-home cooking, try this chicken fried steak recipe. Each cubed steak is dredged in flour before pan frying. Serve smothered in white cream gravy.
Provided by Paula Deen
Categories classics comfort food southern cooking
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl or pie plate, whisk the egg whites with 2 teaspoons water. In a separate bowl or pie plate, whisk together 1/2 cup of the flour, the salt, pepper and garlic powder. Dip the steaks, one at a time, into the buttermilk. Then, dip each steak into the egg whites, letting any excess drip off. Lastly, dip the steaks into the flour mixture. Gently shake each steak to remove any excess.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and cook until well-browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add the onion and cook over medium heat until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk. Simmer until the gravy is thick and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the steaks with the gravy over the top.
CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK & GRAVY
As a child, my grandmother taught me how to make this chicken-fried steak. I taught my daughters, and when my granddaughters are bigger, I'll show them, too. -Donna Cater, Fort Ann, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place 1 cup flour in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs and 1/2 cup milk until blended. Sprinkle steaks with 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dip in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil over medium heat. Add steaks; cook until golden brown and a thermometer reads 160°, 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; drain on paper towels. Keep warm., Remove all but 2 tablespoons oil from pan. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until smooth; cook and stir over medium heat until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Gradually whisk in water and remaining milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with steaks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 563 calories, Fat 28g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK AND CREAM GRAVY
Everyone will love this dish.
Provided by Jennifer J
Categories Steaks and Chops
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Trim steak and pound, if needed, to 1/2 inch thick; cut into 6 to 8 pieces.
- 2. Combine milk, hot pepper sauce and salt in a bowl.
- 3. Measure 1 cup of flour into a bowl.
- 4. Combine remaining flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in another bowl.
- 5. Dip steak into flour, milk mixture then into seasoned flour.
- 6. Set aside until all meat is coated.
- 7. Heat 1 or 2 inches of oil in fry pan.
- 8. Fry meat until both sides are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- 9. Drain on paper towels.
- 10. Serve with cream gravy, mashed potatoes and gravy.
- 11. CREAM SAUCE: Pour off all but 6 tablespoons of fat from fry pan; add 6 tablespoons flour into pan (use any leftover seasoned flour) and blend well.
- 12. Gradually stir in 2 1/2 cups milk.
- 13. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.
- 14. Season with salt and pepper.
- 15. Cover steaks with gravy when served.
- 16. Makes 2 cups.
CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK (CHICKEN WITH CREAMY GRAVY)
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
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.
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH CREAM GRAVY
Steps:
- To make Chicken Fried Steak: Heat a deep, heavy skillet with at least 1/2-inch of oil to 340 degrees F. Alternatively, heat oil in a deep fryer to 340 degrees F.
- Cut steak into 1/2-inch thick slices to make 6 (6-ounce) portions and remove any fat or gristle. Pound it with the coarse side of a tenderizing mallet until it is double in size and half as thick. In a shallow bowl, make an egg wash by combining the eggs and milk. In another shallow bowl or pan, make a seasoned breading by combining the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the steak in the seasoned flour, dip it in the egg wash, and then return it to the flour and push the flour into the steak with your fingers so that there are no moist spots. Immediately slide the steak into the hot oil, in batches as necessary to prevent overcrowding, and fry on 1 side until golden and crispy; then turn over and cook the rest of the way. The steaks are done when you lift them with a pair of tongs and they are stiff, not floppy. Keep warm while making the gravy.
- To make Cream Gravy: Mix the canola oil and flour in a saucepan and cook this roux over medium heat until it looks grainy and becomes slightly golden in color, just a couple of minutes. Remove from heat. Add pepper and salt and mix well. Add milk, return the pan to the heat, and increase heat to high. Whisk until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Add hot water to thin, if gravy is too thick. Remove from heat to prevent scorching. The gravy should be as thick as pancake batter. Pour over chicken fried steak and serve.
CREAM GRAVY FOR CHICKEN FRIED STEAK (LIGHT)
Make and share this Cream Gravy for Chicken Fried Steak (Light) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MsSally
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 7m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Gradually whisk milk into flour until smooth; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Whisk in soup base and pepper.
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH GRAVY
A misleading name, as chicken is in no way, shape, or form involved. Deep-fried steak covered in a combination brown and white gravy. Best with some eggs and hash browns.
Provided by Brian Genest
Categories Beef Steaks
Time 2h10m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- Trim fat caps off steaks. Rub steaks with salt, then Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Transfer one steak to a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound the steak until it is about half the original thickness and twice the original area. Repeat with remaining two steaks.
- Place 2 cups flour in a shallow bowl. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and hot sauce together in a second bowl. Combine remaining 3 cups flour, bread crumbs, baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, sea salt, chile seasoning, black pepper, thyme, oregano, sweet paprika, chipotle powder, cumin, sage, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper in a third, large bowl.
- Dunk each piece of steak in the plain flour, then in the egg wash, and then in the breading, making sure it gets completely coated in each step. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for 1 hour; this is crucial and ensures the breading will adhere to the meat.
- When ready to cook, prepare gravy: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk beef broth into the flour mixture, then gradually whisk in cream, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, to let it further thicken. Keep warm as you cook the steaks.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Drop steaks into the hot oil and fry until breading is crisp and golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve hot steaks with gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1674.2 calories, Carbohydrate 207 g, Cholesterol 309.8 mg, Fat 56.2 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 81.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.5 g, Sodium 5435.8 mg
Tips:
- Use high-quality steak. A good steak will make all the difference in your chicken-fried steak. Look for a steak that is at least 1 inch thick and has good marbling.
- Pound the steak thin. This will help it cook evenly and will also make it more tender.
- Use a good breading. The breading is what gives chicken-fried steak its signature crispy crust. Make sure your breading is well-seasoned and adheres to the steak.
- Fry the steak in hot oil. This will help create a crispy crust and prevent the steak from becoming greasy.
- Make sure the steak is cooked all the way through. Chicken-fried steak should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the steak with creamy gravy. Creamy gravy is the perfect complement to chicken-fried steak. Make sure your gravy is rich and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Chicken-fried steak is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family meal. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make chicken-fried steak at home. Just follow the tips above and you'll be sure to end up with a delicious meal that everyone will love.
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