Two Brits Try American CHICKEN FRIED STEAK Challenge. One CHEATED!

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.

Preheat the oven to cook the frozen chicken fried steak for 25 minutes, then stir and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Open the frozen chicken fried steak package and observe its appearance.

Prepare a skillet for frying the chicken fried steak using vegetable shortening.

Tenderize the steak using a rolling pin between two clean trash bags.

Use a thermometer to check the oil temperature, aiming for 365°F.

In a shallow bowl, combine 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Add 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco hot sauce, 1 egg, and 1 clove minced garlic to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.

Dredge the tenderized steak in the buttermilk mixture, ensuring it is well coated.

Dredge the steak in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess flour before frying.

Carefully place the dredged steak into the hot vegetable shortening for frying.

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