Chicken Fried Steak (Printable Version)
Crispy golden steak with a rich smooth gravy. Southern comfort at its best.
# What You'll Need:
→ Steak
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Some vegetable oil to cook the steaks
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4 thin cube or round steaks, around 6-8 ounces each
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One cup of flour split into two portions
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2 big eggs, beaten
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A cup of buttermilk or whole milk with a splash of vinegar for soaking
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Around 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon paprika
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Half a teaspoon cayenne (optional, so don’t sweat it)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Gravy
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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Salt, add as much as you need
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2 cups unsweetened regular or almond milk
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3 tablespoons butter or any leftover juices from cooking
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Half a teaspoon garlic powder
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Black pepper, sprinkle as you like
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Keep about 3 tablespoons of oil in the pan after cooking. Mix in the flour and cook it for a bit. Slowly add the milk while stirring. Toss in the garlic powder too. Let it bubble for 3 to 5 minutes till it gets thick. Finish with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil about half an inch deep in a skillet over medium-high heat (175 to 190°C). Lay the steaks down and cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes until the outside is crisp and golden. Set them on paper towels or a rack to drain the extra oil.
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Grab a steak from the buttermilk soak and let the drip slow down a bit. Dip it first in plain flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally coat it with your spiced flour mix. Press the flour so it sticks well.
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Mix half of the flour in a shallow bowl with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Keep another bowl for the rest of the flour and a third bowl for the eggs you’ll beat.
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Place the steaks flat in a big dish and cover them with the buttermilk mix. Put them in the fridge for anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
# Additional Notes:
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Soaking the steaks in buttermilk helps make them tender. Double coating creates a nice crunchy crust. The gravy from the pan juices just pulls everything together perfectly.