Description
Experience Southern comfort food at its best with this Chicken Fried Steak recipe. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this classic dish is made with seasoned beef round steak, fried to golden perfection. Serve it with creamy gravy for the ultimate comfort food experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a hearty meal, Chicken Fried Steak is a must-try Southern favorite.
Ingredients
1 pound (450 g) beef round steak, cut into 4 pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C) to keep the steaks warm.
- Use a meat mallet to pound the steak pieces to about 1/2 inch thick.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, buttermilk, and hot sauce if using.
- Dredge each steak in the flour mixture, then dip it in the egg mixture, and finally coat it with the flour mixture again.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the steaks for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked steaks to a baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven while frying the remaining steaks.
- Serve warm, with gravy if desired.
Notes
Ensure the steaks are evenly pounded to cook uniformly.
Maintain the oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) for optimal frying.
For a lighter version, try making the Chicken Fried Steak in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450 per serving
Keywords: Chicken Fried Steak, Southern comfort food, crispy fried steak, easy dinner recipe, classic Southern recipe