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Southern Chicken Fried Steak Recipe is a must-try!

A Southern classic, this chicken fried steak is ultra-crispy, tender on the inside, and smothered in a creamy peppered gravy for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cube steaks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour for gravy
  • 2 cups milk for gravy
  • Salt and black pepper for gravy

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk eggs and milk together. In a separate bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dredge each steak in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat again in flour.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry steaks until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  4. For gravy, melt butter in the skillet. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly add milk, stirring until thickened. Season to taste.
  5. Serve steaks hot with generous spoonfuls of gravy.
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Notes

  • Use cube steak for best results as it’s already tenderized
  • Let the breading set on the steaks for 5 minutes before frying to improve adhesion
  • Serve with mashed potatoes or biscuits

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