Southern Style Chicken Fried Steak

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.

Prepare the marinade by combining 2 cups of buttermilk, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 2 eggs in a mixing bowl and whisk together.

Cover the cube steak with saran wrap and tenderize it using a meat mallet until it's thin and even.

Place the tenderized cube steak into the marinade, ensuring it's well coated.

Cover the bowl with saran wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

After marinating, prepare the breading station by measuring out flour and cornstarch in a separate bowl.

Add kosher salt and seasoning salt to the flour mixture and mix well.

Remove the cube steak from the marinade and shake off excess marinade before dredging it in the seasoned flour mixture.

Press the flour mixture into the steak to ensure it's fully coated and let it sit to adhere.

Heat oil in a cast iron skillet and check the temperature, aiming for 370-375°F.

Carefully place the breaded cube steak into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, flipping halfway through.

Use a meat thermometer to ensure the steak is cooked through without being overcooked.

Remove the fried steak and place it on a plate to drain excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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