Authentic Southern Chicken Fried Steak recipe

VIDEORECIPE Authentic Southern Chicken Fried Steak recipe

40 min
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This easy recipe teaches how to make the best homemade Chicken Fried Steak, an authentic dish of Southern cuisine. Don't miss it!

40 min
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Ingredients

number of servings
4

Ingredients

  • 4 Steaks Added to
  • Kosher salt Added to
  • 2 eggs Added to
  • 12 cup milk Added to
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour Added to
  • 112 teaspoons garlic powder Added to
  • 12 tsp cayenne pepper Added to
  • Canola oil or peanut oil or olive oil Added to

For the gravy

  • 3 tbls pan drippings Added to
  • 3 tbls All Purpose Flour Added to
  • 14 cup heavy cream Added to
  • 134 cups milk Added to
  • Kosher salt Added to
  • freshly ground black pepper Added to
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Directions

1. Step

Place each steak between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet pound the steak until it is very thin, less than 1/4 inch. Then, sprinkle a little salt over the meat and set aside.

Authentic Southern Chicken Fried Steak recipe - preparation step 1

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2. Step

Prepare two wide dishes. In the first one, whisk together the eggs and milk. In the second, whisk together the flour, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne.

Authentic Southern Chicken Fried Steak recipe - preparation step 2

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3. Step

Dredge a steak in the flour. Press the flour into both sides of the steak. Lift the steak, shake off the excess flour, and dip the steak into the egg wash, coating it on both sides.

Authentic Southern Chicken Fried Steak recipe - preparation step 3

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4. Step

Lift the steak out of the egg wash, shake off the excess egg wash, and then dredge the steak in the flour a second time. Again, press the flour into the steak on both sides. Set aside on a plate. Repeat with the remaining steaks.

Authentic Southern Chicken Fried Steak recipe - preparation step 4

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5. Step

Pour enough oil into a large frying pan to cover the bottom by 1/4 inch. Heat the oil to 350°F or until it sizzles when you drop a little flour into it. Then, lay a coated steak in the hot oil.

Authentic Southern Chicken Fried Steak recipe - preparation step 5

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6. Step

Fry until you see the edges of the steak turn golden brown, about 2 minutes. Carefully turn the steak over in the pan, and fry for 2 more minutes.

Authentic Southern Chicken Fried Steak recipe - preparation step 6

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7. Step

Tip the steak up with a metal spatula to drain the excess oil. Remove it from the pan and place it on the wire rack in the preheated oven to 200°F to keep it warm. Repeat with the remaining steaks.

Authentic Southern Chicken Fried Steak recipe - preparation step 7

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8. Step

Turn off the heat under the pan. Pour out all but about 3 tablespoons of fat from the pan. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour and turn the heat on to medium. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Authentic Southern Chicken Fried Steak recipe - preparation step 8

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9. Step

When the flour-fat mixture is smooth, slowly add the milk and cream, whisking constantly. Add milk to your desired thickness for gravy. Season with salt and lots of black pepper, to taste.

Authentic Southern Chicken Fried Steak recipe - preparation step 9

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10. Step

Serve with gravy and mashed potatoes or your choice of side. Enjoy!

Authentic Southern Chicken Fried Steak recipe - preparation step 10

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