The Best Chicken Fried Steak

This chicken fried steak recipe is one I received from a co-worker about 5 years ago. A Southern favorite, these crispy, breaded, tenderized cube steaks drenched in creamy gravy can be served for breakfast or dinner. It's by far the best chicken fried steak I've ever had. I've made this numerous times for my picky son and my Southern-raised better half, as well as for other family and friends and each time, I get nothing but rave reviews.


Recipes · Meat and Poultry · Beef · Steaks


Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Total Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 4 (1/2 pound) beef cube steaks

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk

  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 cups vegetable shortening for frying

  • 4 cups milk

  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste


Directions

  1. Place steaks between 2 layers of plastic and pound to a thickness of 1/4 inch.

  2. Transfer steaks to a platter and pour gravy over top.

Editor's Notes:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary.

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
832 Calories
29g Fat
71g Carbs
68g Protein


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