Chicken Fried Steak Recipe
Tender chicken fried steak served with toast.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Fried Steak
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Flatten the chicken breasts using a meat mallet between plastic wrap until about 1/2 inch thick.
- 2
Make the Breading Mixture
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 3
Prepare the Buttermilk Mixture
In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until well combined.
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken breast into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coat. Repeat for all pieces.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken pieces and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Toast the Bread
While the chicken is frying, toast the slices of bread until golden brown.
- 7
Serve
Place the chicken fried steak on a plate, serve with toasted bread on the side.