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Chicken fried steak recipe with crispy breaded steak, white cream gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans

Chicken Fried Steak with Southern White Cream Gravy

Chicken fried steak is a crispy, comforting Southern-style dish featuring a crunchy breaded coating and rich white cream gravy. It is a hearty recipe that is perfect for a satisfying family meal or classic comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Fried Steak
  • Cube steak or tenderized round steak
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic powder
Breading
  • All-purpose flour
  • Eggs
  • Buttermilk or whole milk
  • Seasoned breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
Frying
  • Vegetable oil or peanut oil for frying
White Cream Gravy
  • Milk for white cream gravy
  • All-purpose flour for white cream gravy

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Tenderize the steak pieces to approximately 1/4 inch thickness if they are not already prepared this way.
  2. Season the steaks with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then allow them to rest for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Prepare the breading station with seasoned flour, beaten eggs combined with a small amount of buttermilk or whole milk, and seasoned breadcrumbs or crushed crackers.
  4. Coat each steak in the flour mixture, dip into the egg mixture, and finish by pressing into the breadcrumb or cracker coating.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil or peanut oil in a deep skillet to 325°F / 163°C.
  2. Fry the coated steaks for 2-3 minutes per side until crisp and golden.
  3. Use a meat thermometer to confirm the fried steak reaches an internal temperature of 160°F / 71°C.
  4. Move the fried steaks to a rack and rest for 5 minutes.
Gravy and Serving
  1. Prepare the white cream gravy by using the pan drippings, whisking in flour to create a roux, then slowly adding milk and seasoning with salt and black pepper until smooth.
  2. Serve the chicken fried steak topped with warm white cream gravy.

Notes

Keep the frying oil at a consistent temperature to maintain a crisp coating.