Description
Discover the ultimate chicken fried steak recipe that delivers a crunchy, golden coating and a velvety white gravy, perfect for comforting family meals. This step‑by‑step guide walks you through seasoning tender chicken cutlets, creating a seasoned flour batter, and frying to crisp perfection. The simple gravy uses pan drippings, flour, and milk for a rich sauce. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners, this classic American comfort food is easy to master and serves four hungry guests. anytime today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces of chicken cutlets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus 1/4 cup for gravy)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Season both sides of each chicken cutlet with salt and pepper.
- Place 1 cup flour in a shallow dish, beat the eggs in a second dish, and pour the buttermilk into a third dish.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip into the egg‑buttermilk mixture, then coat again with flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry the cutlets 3‑4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the cutlets and set aside on a rack.
- In the same skillet, add 2‑3 tablespoons of oil and the reserved 1/4 cup flour, whisking to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup milk, stirring until the gravy thickens.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the gravy over the fried cutlets and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- let the breaded cutlets rest 5 minutes before frying. Use a thermometer to keep oil at 350°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken fried steak, crispy chicken fried steak, white gravy recipe, comfort food dinner, quick family meals, classic American steak