Indulge in the Southern comfort food classic – chicken fried steak – made easy and delicious with this quick recipe. Savor a crispy, golden-brown steak smothered in a rich, flavorful pan gravy, all prepared in under 30 minutes.
This recipe features juicy chicken breasts, seasoned to perfection and coated in a crispy breading made from flour, cornstarch, and seasonings. Pan-fried until golden brown, the chicken steak achieves a delightful crunch that pairs perfectly with the creamy, savory pan gravy.
Accompanying the main dish are three delectable recipes that elevate the meal to a complete Southern feast. Prepare fluffy and buttery mashed potatoes, creamy and comforting green beans, and a refreshing cucumber salad with a tangy dressing. These sides perfectly complement the chicken fried steak, offering a balance of flavors and textures.
Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this quick chicken fried steak recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy a satisfying and flavorful meal that brings the taste of the South right to your table.
OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH PAN GRAVY
This was a staple at my house growing up in the late 60's. With my Dad hard at work, Mom always wanted a good hearty meal for him to come home to. This was, and still is, one of his all-time favorites.
Provided by JoAnn Lynn
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1/4 inch oil in heavy skillet on med-high heat.
- Combine 1 cup milk with egg. Pour into a shallow pie pan.
- Season 1 cup flour with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Sift together in another pie pan.
- Tenderize the steak well and trim off excess fat.
- Dip the meat into egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture. Press flour into the meat. Repeat for a crispier coating.
- When oil is hot, fry meat for 9-12 minutes.
- This allows additional tenderizing of the meat. When fried meat is golden brown, drain on paper towels.
- FOR GRAVY:.
- Pour off all but 4 Tbsp of the cooking oil from skillet.
- Over medium heat, slowly stir in the flour, stirring constantly.
- Combine milk and water. Slowly add to skillet; stirring constantly. Loosen bits from bottom of pan while stirring. This is where the flavor is.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. When bubbling, lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve this dish with Mashed Potatoes.
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 WITH GRAVY
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
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 AND GRAVY
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place a large piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Place a piece of the steak on the plastic wrap and top with a second piece of plastic wrap. Using the textured side of a meat mallet, tenderize the steak until it is very thin. Flip and repeat on the other side. Repeat with the remaining pieces of meat. Season generously with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Place 4 cups of the flour in a large bowl or shallow dish. Combine the eggs and 1/4 cup of the milk in a separate bowl. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Flick some flour into the oil; when it sizzles the oil is hot enough. Dredge the steak in the flour, coating both sides and shaking off excess. Dip in the milk and then again in the flour. Fry the steak, a few pieces at a time, until the edges turn golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Pour the cooking grease into a heatproof bowl or measuring cup. Without cleaning the skillet, return it to the stove over medium-low heat. Add 1/4 cup of the drippings to the skillet, scraping up all the brown bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. When the oil is hot, whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup flour until the flour begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the remaining 2 cups milk, whisking constantly until the gravy begins to thicken, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the fried steak to a serving plate and drizzle with the gravy.
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
THE BEST CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
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
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
Tips for Making the Best Chicken Fried Steak with Pan Gravy:
- Use high-quality chicken. Look for chicken breasts or thighs that are free-range and organic, if possible. This will ensure that your chicken is tender and flavorful.
- Tenderize the chicken. Pounding the chicken with a meat mallet will help to break down the fibers and make it more tender. You can also use a fork to poke holes in the chicken before cooking.
- Use a flavorful breading. The breading is what gives chicken fried steak its signature flavor. Be sure to use a breading that is seasoned with your favorite herbs and spices.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil. This will help to create a crispy crust on the chicken. Be sure to use enough oil so that the chicken is completely submerged.
- Make a rich and flavorful pan gravy. The pan gravy is the perfect way to complement chicken fried steak. Be sure to use the drippings from the chicken to make the gravy. This will give the gravy a rich and flavorful taste.
Conclusion:
Chicken fried steak with pan gravy is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make chicken fried steak that is crispy, tender, and flavorful.
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