Southern Chicken Fried Steak
User Reviews
4.8
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
594 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Southern Chicken Fried Steak
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Southern Chicken Fried Steak is a staple down South. We developed this recipe about 15 years ago, and think it will rival any Chicken Fried Steak you'll ever try. Yummy yum yum!
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Ingredients
For the Steaks
- vegetable oil for frying
- 6 oz. cubed steaks or round sirloin steaks, tenderized
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon seasoned salt, such as Adobo divided
- fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon Louisiana hot sauce
- 1 cup corn starch
- 3 cups all-purpose flour divided
- ½ cup beef stock
- 1 cup milk might need more if batter is too thick
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion salt or regular salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Gravy
- 2 tablespoon bacon grease or butter
- 2 to 3 tablespoon flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning optional
Instructions
Make the Chicken Fried Steaks
- In a large skillet, add just enough of the oil so it reaches about ¼ inch up the side. Heat to 350°F, or until a pinch of bread tossed in sizzles and turns a nice golden brown in a couple of minutes.
- Season one side of the steaks with Worcestershire sauce, Adobo, and pepper.
- Season the other side with hot sauce, Adobo, and pepper.
- On a platter or plate, spread the cornstarch.
- In a medium bowl, make a wet batter by mixing 1½ cups flour with the stock, milk, egg, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. (If too thick, add more milk...the consistency should be like a thin/runny milkshake)
- On a separate platter, add remaining flour plus 1 tablespoon of the Adobo seasoning, mix well.
- Dredge the prepared steaks in the cornstarch.
- Add the steaks to the wet batter. Let the excess drip off.
- Add to the flour mixture.
- Working in batches, carefully place the steaks in the hot oil.
- Cook for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Approx. 4 minutes per side
- Drain for a couple of minutes on a plate lined with paper towels. (Keep cooked steaks in low-temp oven (200°F) until ready to serve.)
Make the Gravy
- Heat the bacon grease (or butter) over medium heat.
- Add the flour, and stir to incorporate. Add more flour if too wet (should resemble wet sand). Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Gradually add the milk and cream, whisking vigorously until lumps are gone. Continue to stir with a wooden spoon until thickened.
- Add salt (and seasoned salt, if using) and pepper, to taste.
- Pour gravy over cooked steaks.
Notes
- NOTE: Watch the video near the top of the recipe for visual guidance.
- NOTE
- Look for tenderized cubed steaks or thin-cut sirloin steaks in the meat department of your supermarket. You can go with a more expensive cut of meat, if desired. We've done this recipe with a ribeye steak, and the result was amazing. I (Kris) did this when competing on Guys Grocery Games, and it was a HUGE hit with Guy and the judges. But, cubed steaks are traditional and delicious.
- Leftovers will keep wrapped in foil in the fridge for several days. Reheat (in foil) in a low-temp oven (225°F) until heated through, or nuke in the microwave. The steaks won't be very crispy, but they will still be yummy. They make amazing sandwiches!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
594kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
79g
(26%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
602mg
(25%)
Potassium
429mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1385IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 594 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 594kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1385IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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