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.

Mix dry ingredients (flour, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, baking powder, baking soda) in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine 1.5 cups buttermilk, 2 teaspoons of hot sauce, and 2 eggs. Mix until eggs are incorporated.

Pat the cube steak dry with a paper towel on both sides.

Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides and let sit for 5 minutes.

Dredge the steak in the flour mixture, then dip it in the buttermilk mixture, and coat it again in flour.

Heat oil in a skillet and fry the steak for about 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown, turning only once.

Remove the steak and place it on paper towels to drain.

Keep the cooked steak warm in an oven preheated to 150 to 200 degrees.

To make the sauce, use 2 tablespoons of the frying oil to create a roux with flour.

Add 1.5 cups of milk and 0.25 cup of heavy whipping cream to the roux and whisk until thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste and drizzle over the chicken fried steak before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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