Description
Chicken-Fried Steak is a classic Southern comfort dish that features tender beef cutlets, coated in seasoned flour and fried to golden perfection. Topped with a rich, creamy gravy, this hearty meal is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Experience the delightful crunch and savory flavor that has made Chicken-Fried Steak a beloved favorite across generations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless beef cutlets (about 1 lb total)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cooking oil (peanut or vegetable)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for the gravy)
- 2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Tenderize beef cutlets to half an inch thick.
- Set up dredging stations: one with buttermilk mixed with salt and pepper, another with seasoned flour.
- Dip each cutlet in buttermilk, then coat in flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry each breaded cutlet for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- For the gravy, melt butter in the same skillet, whisk in flour until bubbly, then slowly add milk while whisking until smooth. Serve gravy over chicken-fried steak.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet with gravy (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg