Name: Chicken Fried Steak Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons butter; 3 Tablespoons flour; 3 Tablespoons pan drippings; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup chicken broth; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 ½ cup milk; ¾ cup half and half; 1 cups flour; 1/3 cup corn starch; 1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups buttermilk, see notes for substitutions; 2 large eggs; 3 teaspoons salt; 4 cube steaks, each about 1/3 pound; 1 ½ cups vegetable oil

This Chicken Fried Steak recipe features a perfectly crispy golden breading and a rich, flavorful white gravy that will transport you straight to comfort food heaven. With a few simple tips, you can recreate this restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own kitchen!

Chicken Fried Steak is a timeless classic that never fails to satisfy. While it’s often a go-to order at diners, it’s surprisingly easy to master at home. Whether you’re treating yourself to a cozy weeknight dinner or impressing family and friends, this recipe guarantees tender, juicy steak encased in a crisp, golden crust, smothered in creamy homemade gravy.

Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Marinade Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

4 cube steaks, each about 1/3 pound
1 ½ cups vegetable oil

Buttermilk Marinade:

2 cups buttermilk, see notes for substitutions
2 large eggs
3 teaspoons salt

Breading:

1 cups flour
1/3 cup corn starch
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper

Gravy:

3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons flour
3 Tablespoons pan drippings
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chicken broth
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ cup milk
¾ cup half and half

Instructions

Step-By-Step Instructions

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Notes

Buttermilk Substitutes

½ cup milk + 1 ½ cups sour cream
4 tablespoons milk + enough plain yogurt to make 2 cups.
2 tablespoon white vinegar + enough milk to make 2 cups. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
2 tablespoon lemon juice + enough milk to make 2 cups. Let sit for 10 minutes. It'll look curdled. Stir to combine.

Pro Tips:

Use kitchen tongs to gently flip and remove the fried steak from the pan.
A cast iron skillet or heavy bottomed dutch oven is ideal for deep frying due to the even heat distribution.