The Best Chicken Fried Steak

The Best Chicken Fried Steak
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    4.6K

Experience Southern comfort at its finest with this exceptional Chicken Fried Steak. Crispy, golden-brown perfection meets tender, melt-in-your-mouth steak, all smothered in a creamy, savory gravy. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or a satisfying dinner, this dish is guaranteed to become a family favorite.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    71 g
  • Cholesterol
    206 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    68 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    1273 mg
  • Fat
    29 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Steaks: Place steaks between 2 layers of plastic wrap and pound to a uniform thickness of about 1/4 inch. This ensures even cooking and maximum tenderness. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Set up Breading Stations: In a shallow bowl, place 2 cups of flour. In a second shallow bowl, whisk together baking powder, baking soda, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Add buttermilk, hot pepper sauce, egg, and minced garlic to the second bowl; stir until well combined. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Heat the Shortening: In a deep cast-iron skillet, heat vegetable shortening to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Ensure you have enough shortening to fully submerge the steaks. Place a wire rack over a sheet of parchment paper for draining the fried steaks. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Bread the Steaks: Dredge each steak in the plain flour, ensuring it's fully coated. Shake off any excess. Dip the floured steak into the buttermilk batter, allowing excess batter to drip back into the bowl. Finally, press the steak into the flour mixture again, ensuring both sides are completely coated. Place the breaded steak on the wire rack. Repeat for the remaining steaks. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Fry the Steaks: Carefully place the breaded steaks into the hot shortening, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until evenly golden brown and crispy. (10-20 minutes)

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Recipe View Drain and Keep Warm: Remove the fried steaks from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Cover with foil to keep warm while you prepare the gravy. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Prepare the Gravy Base: Drain all but 1/4 cup of the fat from the skillet, reserving as much of the browned solids (fond) as possible. These solids are crucial for adding flavor to the gravy.

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Recipe View Create the Roux: Return the skillet to medium-low heat and add the reserved oil. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup flour into the oil, creating a roux. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to incorporate the browned solids into the roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the roux is lightly golden. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Make the Gravy: Gradually stir in the milk, increasing the heat to medium. Bring the gravy to a simmer, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. Cook, stirring often, until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency, about 6 to 7 minutes. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Season and Serve: Season the gravy with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Transfer the fried steaks to a platter and generously pour the creamy gravy over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy! (2 minutes)

For extra crispy steaks, double-dredge them in the flour mixture before frying.
Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying; work in batches to maintain the oil temperature.
Adjust the amount of hot pepper sauce in the buttermilk batter to your preference.
For a richer gravy, use whole milk or add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or your favorite Southern sides for a complete meal.

Domenico Beer

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 1.5K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Jazlyn Bergesipes

    I doubled the recipe and it worked perfectly for a larger crowd.

  • Giuseppe Bradtke

    I added a little cayenne pepper to the flour mixture for an extra kick. Delicious!

  • Alisa Barton

    This recipe is amazing! The gravy is so creamy and the steak is perfectly crispy.

  • Kaitlin Kovacek

    This is the best chicken fried steak I've ever made. Thank you for sharing!

  • Keely Walter

    The Tabasco adds such a nice depth of flavor!

  • Enos Carter

    My family loved this! It's definitely going into our regular rotation.

  • Rogelio Roob

    The gravy was so easy to make and tasted incredible.

  • Brisa Hessel

    The tips were super helpful. My chicken fried steak came out perfect!

  • Joannie Marvinhauck

    Make sure you don't skip the step of letting the steaks rest on a wire rack after breading. This makes a huge difference!

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