Description
Chicken Fried Steak is a beloved Southern classic that features tenderized beef coated in a golden, crispy crust, perfectly complemented by rich, creamy gravy. This dish is not just a meal; it’s a comforting experience that brings families together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound round steak (tenderized)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup whole milk (for the gravy)
- 1 cup chicken broth (for the gravy)
Instructions
- 1. Marinade: In a bowl, mix buttermilk with salt and pepper. Submerge the tenderized steak and marinate for at least one hour in the refrigerator.
- 2. Breading Station: On one plate, combine flour with salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- 3. Coat the Steaks: Remove steak from buttermilk, dip into flour, then beaten eggs, and back into flour for an extra coating.
- 4. Frying: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Fry each steak for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- 5. Make the Gravy: In the skillet with drippings, whisk together flour and milk until smooth; cook until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 155g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg