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Crispy Chicken Fried

Crispy Chicken Fried

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Southern-Style Crispy Chicken Fried Steak recipe smothered in creamy gravy. Perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 4-ounce beef cube steaks
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk
  • 1 unit egg
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups vegetable shortening for deep frying
  • 0.25 cup flour for gravy
  • 4 cups milk for gravy
  • to taste Salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Deep cast-iron skillet
  • Shallow bowls
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
  2. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, hot pepper sauce, and minced garlic until well combined.
  3. Coat each steak in the flour mixture, then dip it into the buttermilk mixture, and dredge it again in the flour mixture.
  4. Heat the vegetable shortening in a deep cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  5. Carefully place the steaks in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  6. Drain the steaks on paper towels.
  7. Remove all but 1/4 cup of fat from the skillet. Whisk in the flour and cook over medium heat until golden brown.
  8. Gradually whisk in the milk, scrape up browned bits, and cook until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make sure the steaks are dry before coating them to ensure the breading sticks well. Fry the steaks in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet for better crispiness. For a slightly smoky flavor, add a pinch of paprika to the flour mixture. When storing leftovers, wrap them tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days. For best results, reheat in the oven to keep the breading crispy.
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