Crispy Chicken Fried Steak w/ Country Gravy

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork cutlets

Chicken breast is lower in fat, while pork cutlets are often less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients, while all-purpose is usually cheaper.

Tenderize the cube steak using a meat mallet, flattening it out to a thin consistency.

Season the steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.

In a large casserole dish, add flour and mix in pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cajun seasoning.

Remove half a cup of the seasoned flour and set it aside for the dipping station.

In a separate dish, combine an egg with enough milk to create a thick batter.

Dredge the steak in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess, then dip it in the egg batter, letting it absorb for a bit.

Let the excess egg wash drip off before returning the steak to the seasoned flour for a final coating.

Heat canola oil in a skillet to 350°F and fry the steaks until crispy and golden brown on both sides.

Place the fried steaks on a cooling rack and keep them warm in a preheated oven at 200°F.

In a large skillet, melt butter and add flour to cook until lightly golden.

Add chicken broth and milk to the flour mixture, stirring until it thickens.

Season the gravy with pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and salt to taste.

Serve the crispy chicken fried steak topped with creamy country gravy.

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