Chicken Fried Steak and Country Gravy Recipe
A classic Southern diner favorite, chicken fried steak features breaded cube steak smothered in a creamy country gravy. This recipe ensures a crispy, flavorful result that will satisfy any comfort food craving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Cube Steaks:
- 1 lb. cube steak, tenderized
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- Canola oil for frying
Country Gravy:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven and prepare a baking sheet with a rack. Pound cube steaks thin and set up breading station.
- Breading and Frying: Coat steaks in flour, egg, and flour again. Fry until golden brown.
- Make Gravy: Prepare gravy in the same pan used for frying.
Notes
- If cube steak is unavailable, other cuts like round steak or sirloin can be tenderized for this recipe.
- Use light cooking oils like canola, vegetable, avocado, or peanut oil for frying.
- Ensure oil is at the correct temperature to avoid soggy or burnt breading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 521 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1617mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 182mg