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Delish Chicken-Fried Steak

Delish Chicken-Fried Steak

This crispy and flavorful chicken-fried steak is a Southern classic, breaded to perfection and smothered with creamy white gravy.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 each cube steak
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour divided
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Gravy

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk whole milk preferred
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Season cube steaks with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Place 1 cup flour in a shallow bowl and buttermilk in another.
  • Dip each steak first in flour, then into buttermilk, and again into the flour to coat thoroughly.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Fry steaks 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove steaks and keep warm while preparing gravy.
  • For gravy, melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour and cook 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until thickened and smooth.
  • Season gravy with salt and pepper, then pour over steaks and serve.

Notes

Best served with mashed potatoes and green beans for an authentic Southern meal.