Chicken Fried Steak Recipe
This Chicken Fried Steak is a classic Southern comfort dish featuring crispy, golden-brown cube steaks served with a creamy, savory gravy. It’s perfect for any family dinner or special occasion.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper divided
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt or sea salt divided
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 cube steaks
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
For Gravy:
- 4 tablespoons grease from frying
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 to 3 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Breading and Steak
- In a shallow bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, baking soda, and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, Tabasco sauce, and eggs.
- Dip each cube steak into the buttermilk mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, and then dredge it in the seasoned flour mixture. Press gently to ensure the breading sticks to the steak.
Fry the Steaks
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil reaches the desired temperature (hot enough to sizzle a small piece of bread), carefully place the breaded steaks in the skillet. Fry each steak for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the crust turns golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the cooked steaks from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Make the Gravy
- Using the same skillet, melt grease over medium heat. Once the grease is melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture turns a light brown color.
- Slowly add milk and whipping cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to a smooth and creamy consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste. If the gravy becomes too thick, add a little more milk until the desired consistency is achieved.
Serve
- Place each fried steak on a serving plate and pour the gravy generously over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. Additionally, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers for the breading if desired. Ensure that the Tabasco sauce, as well as any other sauces or seasonings, are labeled gluten-free.