Description
Hearty Southern Chicken Fried Steak delivers comfort with crispy breaded beef smothered in creamy pepper gravy. Rich flavors and golden-brown crunch promise a satisfying meal that brings home-style charm straight to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (170 g / 6 oz) cube steaks (about 1 kg / 2 lbs total)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or enough for frying)
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Flour Preparation: Blend garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into the flour within a shallow dish, creating a robust and aromatic seasoning mixture.
- Egg Mixture Creation: Whisk eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce together in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined, ensuring a smooth and well-integrated liquid coating.
- Steak Breading Process: Meticulously dredge each steak first through the seasoned flour, then immerse completely in the egg mixture, and finally return to the flour for a double-layer coating, applying firm pressure to establish a crisp, textured exterior that will transform into a golden, crunchy crust during cooking.
Notes
- Blend spices thoroughly to ensure even distribution and deep flavor penetration throughout the coating.
- Whisk eggs and buttermilk vigorously to create a smooth, uniform mixture that helps the breading adhere better to the meat.
- Press flour coating firmly and evenly, using fingertips to create a compact layer that will result in a golden, crunchy exterior when fried.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet and maintain oil temperature around 350°F to prevent soggy breading and ensure even, crisp cooking without burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg