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Crispy fried chicken with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy on a white plate.

Chicken Fried Steak Recipe (Cube Steak)

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4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course steak
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 302 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the chicken fried steak

  • 1 lb cube steak tenderized round steak
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
  • Pinch of paprika
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the gravy

  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Begin with the preparation of the steak: Beat the milk with the eggs in a small bowl and set aside. Mix the flour with a pinch of paprika and season with salt and pepper.
    Flour with paprika in a mixing bowl, ready for baking or cooking.
  • Work with one piece of meat at a time. Season both sides with salt and black pepper, then place it in the flour mixture. Coat with the flour then place into the egg-milk mixture. Finally, place it back in the flour and turn to coat. Place the coated meat on a clean plate, then repeat with the remaining meat.
    Flour-coated raw meat in egg wash, preparing for breading or frying.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat then fry the meat in batches, until the edges start to look golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the meat to a paper towel and repeat until all the meat is cooked.
    Crispy fried chicken breasts cooking in a black skillet.
  • Heat another skillet and melt the butter. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the melted butter and mix the flour with the butter, creating a golden-brown paste.
    Creamy custard mixture cooking in a skillet with a wooden spoon.
  • Pour in the milk, whisking constantly. Simmer the gravy on low heat for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
    Crispy fried chicken on a white plate, ready to serve as comfort food or main dish.
  • Serve the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and pour over the gravy sauce. Enjoy!
    Crispy fried chicken with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy on a white plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 108mgFiber: 1g
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