Classic Chicken Fried Steak
Tender, crispy chicken fried steak topped with rich gravy, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cube steaks (about 4-6 oz each)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups whole milk (for gravy)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste (for gravy)
Instructions
- Pound cube steaks lightly to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another dish, whisk eggs and milk together.
- Dredge steaks in the flour mixture, dip in egg mixture, and coat again in flour. Shake off excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry steaks for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- To make the gravy, drain all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the skillet. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve steaks with gravy poured over the top.