Crispy Southern Chicken Fried Steak With Creamy Gravy
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to indulge in the most epic chicken-fried steak extravaganza of your life!
Today, we’re diving into the world of Southern comfort food, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this!
No more boring, bland steaks!
This mouth-watering dish is a game-changer, folks Imagine tender, juicy steaks coated in a crispy, golden-brown batter, served with a side of creamy, rich gravy.
It’s a match made in heaven, and we’re about to break it down for you in this epic recipe.
First, you’ll need to prep your steaks by pounding them to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Don’t worry, it’s easier than it sounds!
Next, you’ll mix together a magical blend of flour, baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt in a shallow bowl.
But that’s not all – you’ll also need to whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, egg, and garlic in another bowl.
Now, it’s time to get your hands dirty and dredge those steaks in flour, shaking off the excess.
Then, dip them in the buttermilk mixture, making sure to coat them evenly.
Finally, dredge them in flour again, pressing the coating onto both sides of the steak.
Place the breaded steaks on a wire rack over a sheet of parchment paper and repeat the process with the remaining steaks.
Now, it’s time to fry those steaks until they’re golden brown and crispy.
Remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Drain the fat from the skillet, reserving 1/4 cup and as much of the solid remnants as possible.
Add the reserved fat and heat the skillet over medium-low heat.
Whisk in the remaining flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is lightly golden.
Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Bring the gravy to a simmer and cook until it thickens, stirring often.
Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the chicken-fried steaks hot, topped with the creamy gravy and a side of your favorite Southern sides.
Get ready to indulge in the most epic chicken-fried steak extravaganza of your life!
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- steaks
- flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- pepper
- salt
- buttermilk
- hot sauce
- egg
- garlic
- parchment paper
- oil
- kosher salt
- milk
Instructions
- 1. Pound the steaks to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
- 2. In a shallow bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, egg, and garlic.
- 4. Dredge the steaks in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
- 5. Dip the steaks in the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- 6. Dredge the steaks in flour again, pressing the coating onto both sides.
- 7. Place the breaded steaks on a wire rack over parchment paper and repeat with remaining steaks.
- 8. Fry the steaks until golden brown and crispy.
- 9. Remove the steaks from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- 10. Drain the fat from the skillet, reserving 1/4 cup and as much of the solid remnants as possible.
- 11. Add the reserved fat to the skillet and heat over medium-low.
- 12. Whisk in the remaining flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
- 13. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- 14. Bring the gravy to a simmer and cook until it thickens, stirring often.
- 15. Season the gravy with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
- 16. Serve the chicken-fried steaks hot, topped with the creamy gravy and your favorite Southern sides.
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