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Chicken Fried Steak

Cultural Context

Chicken Fried Steak is a classic Southern dish in the United States, often served with gravy and sides like mashed potatoes. It reflects the region's comfort food tradition, combining simple ingredients into a hearty meal. While its exact origins are debated, it is commonly associated with Southern cuisine and has gained popularity across the country.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
salt
pepper
1 cup flour
2 eggs
cube steak
garlic powder
onion powder
paprika
parsley

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.

1

Prepare the gravy by heating 3 cups of milk with 2 tablespoons of butter, salt, and pepper.

2

In a bowl, mix 1 cup of milk with 2 eggs to create an egg wash.

3

Tenderize the cube steak by placing it in a zip lock bag and pounding it with a meat mallet until thinner.

4

Set up a dredging station with seasoned flour (1 cup flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika).

5

Dredge the tenderized steak in the seasoned flour, then dip it in the egg wash, and coat it again in the flour.

6

Heat oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet until hot for deep frying.

7

Deep fry the breaded steak until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

tenderizingdredgingfrying

Equipment Needed

12-inch cast iron skilletzip lock bagmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

CFSCountry Fried Steak

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