Best 10 Chicken Fried Steak With Onions Recipes

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Chicken fried steak is a Southern comfort food dish that is sure to please the whole family. This classic dish consists of a tenderized cube steak that is dredged in seasoned flour, then pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. It is typically served with mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans.

This article provides three different recipes for chicken fried steak. The first recipe is for a traditional chicken fried steak, while the second recipe is for a healthier version that uses whole wheat flour and vegetable oil. The third recipe is for a chicken fried steak sandwich that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store. So whether you are looking for a classic comfort food dish or a healthier alternative, you are sure to find a chicken fried steak recipe in this article that you will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 & GRAVY



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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

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided
4 beef cubed steaks (6 ounces each)
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
Oil for frying
1 cup water

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.

COUNTRY FRIED STEAKS WITH SWEET ONION GRAVY



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A simple recipe, but dressed up with a different, more flavorful, topping.

Provided by TerryWilson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ¼ teaspoons onion powder
1 ¼ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 (4 ounce) beef cube steaks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 very large sweet onions (such as Vidalia®), thinly sliced
2 cups beef stock
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, stir together the flour, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until thoroughly mixed. Remove 1/3 cup of the flour mixture, and set aside. Gently press the cube steaks into the remaining flour mixture in the bowl until well coated on both sides.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the foam subsides on the butter. Gently pan-fry the steaks until the coating is browned, about 4 minutes per side. Turn only once. Remove the steaks to a platter.
  • Spread the onions out into the skillet with the remaining oil and butter, and cook over medium heat until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often. Sprinkle the reserved flour mixture over the onions; cook and stir for 1 more minute, then pour in the beef stock and milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the gravy is thickened. Scrape the pan well to dissolve any flavor bits left in the bottom. Return the browned steaks to the gravy mixture, then push them down into the gravy. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the steaks are very tender, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 398.1 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

THE BEST CHICKEN FRIED STEAK



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I received this recipe from a co-worker about 5 years ago. This is by far the best chicken fried steak I've ever had. I've made this numerous times for my picky eater son and my southern-raised better half, as well as other family and friends. I get nothing but rave reviews each time.

Provided by norah

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 (1/2 pound) beef cube steaks
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups buttermilk
1 egg
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable shortening for deep frying
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pound the steaks to about 1/4-inch thickness. Place 2 cups of flour in a shallow bowl. Stir together the baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt in a separate shallow bowl; stir in the buttermilk, egg, Tabasco Sauce, and garlic. Dredge each steak first in the flour, then in the batter, and again in the flour. Pat the flour onto the surface of each steak so they are completely coated with dry flour.
  • Heat the shortening in a deep cast-iron skillet to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Fry the steaks until evenly golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Place fried steaks on a plate with paper towels to drain. Drain the fat from the skillet, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid and as much of the solid remnants as possible.
  • Return the skillet to medium-low heat with the reserved oil. Whisk the remaining flour into the oil. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to release solids into the gravy. Stir in the milk, raise the heat to medium, and bring the gravy to a simmer, cook until thick, 6 to 7 minutes. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Spoon the gravy over the steaks to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 791.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 123.6 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1393.4 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK



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Provided by Guy Fieri Bio & Top Recipes

Time 26m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound boneless top round, trimmed
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 cups crushed butter crackers (recommended: Saltine)
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1 cup canola oil
Drunken Pork Gravy, recipe follows
1 pound ground pork
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/3 cup white wine
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Cut the beef into 4 equal pieces. Put the pieces between plastic wrap and pound out, with the textured side of a meat mallet, to 1/4-inch thick. Put the meat into a shallow glass or plastic dish, cover with the buttermilk, turning to coat. Set aside while you prepare the dredging station.
  • In a large baking dish, add the flour and season with salt and pepper, to taste. In a second dish, whisk eggs and milk together. In the third dish, combine the crushed crackers and the panko.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Fit a baking sheet with a rack.
  • Remove the steaks from the buttermilk, then dip each piece in the flour to coat, shaking off the excess flour. Next, coat them in the egg, then dip them in the cracker and panko mixture, lightly pressing the crumbs into the steak. Set the steaks set aside to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Heat the canola oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. When oil is shimmering, add the steaks, 1 at a time, and cook for 3 minutes on first side, 2 to 3 minutes on second side, or until cooked through. Repeat with remaining steaks. As you finish, blot the excess oil on a paper towel, then transfer the steaks to a baking sheet, and keep warm in a low oven.
  • Arrange the steaks on a serving platter and serve with Drunken Pork Gravy.
  • In a small bowl, combine the pork, salt and black pepper, to taste, the white pepper and red chili flakes. Heat a medium nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, breaking up the pork as it browns.
  • Once the pork is cooked through, add the onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Deglaze with the wine, and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the Dijon and sprinkle in the flour. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes to cook out the raw flavor of the flour.
  • Add 1 cup of the milk and stir until combined. Add the remaining milk and mix until it's just starting to thicken. Stir in the cream and heat through. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed. Serve immediately.

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 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 (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.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH ONIONS



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Make and share this Chicken Fried Steak With Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jamie and Jason

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cubed steaks
2 small onions
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup bread, crumbs
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon basil
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Peel and slice onions. Heat 1 teaspoon butter in a large skillet. Add sliced onion, saute, stirring until just golden and tender. Preheat oven to 300 degrees, spoon onion onto a heatproof platter; keep warm. Combine 1/2 cup flour and bread crumbs in plastic bag. Beat egg in a small bowl; add salt, paprika, and basil.
  • Wipe steaks; dip each in egg then in crumb mixture, to coat completely. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet. Saute steaks until golden brown on one side - 3 minutes. Turn; saute on remaining side until of desired doneness - 3-5 minutes. Arrange on onion.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality, thinly sliced steak for the best results.
  • Tenderize the steak before cooking to make it more tender.
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for the best flavor.
  • Cook the steak over medium-high heat to get a nice crust.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the steak.
  • Cook the steak until it reaches your desired doneness.
  • Let the steak rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve the steak with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans.

Conclusion:

Chicken fried steak is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The steak is tender and juicy, and the breading is crispy and flavorful. The onions add a nice sweetness and depth of flavor to the dish. Overall, chicken fried steak is a great choice for a hearty and satisfying meal.

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