Ingredients
- For the Chicken Fried Steak:
- 1 lb. cube steak (tenderized)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- Canola oil for frying (enough to cover ¼ inch deep in the pan)
- For the Country Gravy:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (whole milk or 2%)
- 2 tsp black pepper (more to taste)
- ½ tsp salt (more to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a cooling rack on top. Place this inside the oven to keep the steaks warm once they’re fried.
- Season and Tenderize Steaks: Season the cube steaks with salt and pepper on both sides. Use a meat mallet or similar tool to pound the steaks thin.
- Prepare Breading Station: In a shallow dish, whisk together 2 eggs and ½ cup milk. In a separate shallow dish, combine 1½ cups flour, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp cayenne pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Coat the Steaks: Press the tenderized steaks into the flour mixture, coating both sides. Shake off excess flour, then dip the steak in the egg mixture, coating both sides. Return the steak to the flour mixture and coat again on both sides. Repeat with all steaks.
- Fry the Steaks: Heat a heavy-bottomed pan (a cast iron skillet works well) over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan to a depth of about ¼ inch. Once the oil reaches 350°F, add two steaks at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the steaks for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked to your liking. Transfer the fried steaks to the wire rack in the oven to keep warm.
- Make the Country Gravy: In the same pan, add ¼ cup flour to the leftover oil and drippings. Cook for about 1 minute to create a roux. Slowly add 2 cups of milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Season with 2 tsp black pepper and ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste). Let the gravy simmer and thicken for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Spoon the country gravy over the warm chicken fried steaks and serve immediately.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 521
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
