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Southern Chicken Fried Steak with Creamy Gravy

Southern Chicken Fried Steak: 3 Secrets to Crazy Crispy Perfection


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A classic Southern dish featuring tenderized steak coated in seasoned flour, fried to perfection, and served with creamy gravy.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cube steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for gravy)

Instructions

  1. Season steaks with salt and pepper.
  2. Mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a shallow dish.
  3. Dip steaks in buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry steaks for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Remove steaks and set aside.
  7. Melt butter in the same skillet.
  8. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  9. Gradually add milk, stirring until gravy thickens.
  10. Serve steaks topped with gravy.

Notes

  • Use a meat mallet to tenderize steaks if needed.
  • Keep gravy warm on low heat.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes or biscuits.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Southern, chicken fried steak, creamy gravy, comfort food