Chicken Fried Steak Recipe
Chicken Fried Steak Recipe (Country Fried Steak) - Cube steak recipes are taken to a new level with this crunchy, crispy, flavorful and tender chicken fried steak recipe. It's the best country fried steak on the web!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 678kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Steaks:
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 4 cube steaks
- 4-5 cups oil for frying
For the Gravy:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots or onions
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or beef stock
- pinch cayenne
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Ground pepper and parsley for garnish
Instructions
For the steaks:
- To a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
- To another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne.
- Submerge steaks to buttermilk and marinate for at least 1 hour. (2 hours preferred.)
- Dip steaks, one at a time, into seasoned flour mixture coating each side then back into marinade then back into seasoned flour then finally place on a baking sheet. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes to make sure that the breading adheres and stays on the steaks when frying.
- Add oil to cast iron skillet or frying pan and heat over medium high heat to 350-375 F. Also preheat oven to 250 degrees.
- Once oil is hot and ready, fry each steak on each side until golden brown frying about 2-4 minutes each side. Don't overcrowd the pan. Drain on paper towels then place steaks on parchment covered baking sheets and put in the oven while you make the gravy.
For the gravy:
- Add 1/4 cup of the oil from frying to a saute pan over medium.
- Add in shallots or onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes while stirring.
- Next stir in flour and cook creating a roux (think a delicious light brown color). Cook until browned (but not burned).
- Stir in milk and stock and turn heat up to high heat until boiling then turn heat down to medium low and allow to thicken until it coats the back of a spoon.
- Turn off heat and spoon gravy on top of steaks. Sprinkle with ground pepper and parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes if you prefer.
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Notes
How to Store and Reheat
- Fridge: Cool your chicken fried steak to room temp, then add the steaks and gravy to separate airtight containers. Pop in the fridge. They will last for 3-4 days.
- Freezer: Make sure you wrap the steak and gravy separately. Properly stored, it can last for up to 3 months. Just thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Reheating: For optimal crispness, preheat your oven to 375°F and heat the steaks on a baking sheet for about 15-20 minutes. If reheating from frozen, allow an additional 10-15 minutes. An air fryer is fantastic too. I don't recommend heating your steaks in the microwave since the crust won't crisp up well. However you can reheat the gravy in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat. Just add a bit of milk or stock to thin it out if necessary.
Nutrition
Calories: 678kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 278mg | Sodium: 1705mg | Potassium: 1044mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 5.5mg