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Chicken Fried Steak

prep time:15 minutes
cook time:20 minutes
total time:35 minutes
This is 100% steak, not chicken. It's called "chicken fried" because it's breaded and fried like chicken. You must use a "cubed steak" (a mechanically tenderized round steak). This recipe includes the essential pan gravy made from the drippings.
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Ingredients

For the Steak

  • 2 cube steaks ~1/4 lb each
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Neutral oil like canola or vegetable, for frying

For the Gravy

  • 2 Tbsp the oil and pan drippings
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 to 1 cup whole milk
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Mix flour, baking powder, corn starch, seasoned salt, and pepper in one dish.
  • Whisk egg and milk in a second dish.
  • Season cube steaks with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge steaks in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture, then coat again in flour.
  • Heat 1/2 inch oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Fry steaks 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Keep fried steaks warm in 200°F oven.
  • Pour off all but 2 Tbsp oil from pan.
  • Sprinkle flour into pan and whisk to make roux.
  • Cook roux 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Slowly whisk in milk until gravy reaches desired consistency.
  • Season gravy with salt and pepper.
  • Serve steaks covered in hot gravy.

Notes

Use a wire rack to keep breading crisp after frying.