Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with The Ultimate Chicken Fried Steak, a Southern classic that combines tender cube steaks with a crispy, golden crust and rich, creamy gravy. This dish is perfect for any meal—whether served for breakfast alongside sunny-side up eggs or as a hearty dinner option with mashed potatoes. With its flavorful seasoning and satisfying textures, you’ll find this recipe irresistible and sure to become a family favorite. Easy to prepare and delightful to serve, elevate your dining experience with this comforting dish that captures the spirit of Southern cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cube steaks (about 1/3 lb each)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper, divided
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt or sea salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons TABASCO® Sauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons grease
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 to 3 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, TABASCO® Sauce, and eggs.
- Pat cube steaks dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge steaks: coat in flour mixture, dip in buttermilk mix, then return to flour for a second coating.
- Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Fry steaks until golden brown (3-4 minutes each side).
- Drain fried steaks on paper towels; keep warm in an oven set between 225°F and 250°F.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (about 170g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg