Friday Night Special: Chicken Fried Steak Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Fried Steak
Method
Chicken Fried Steak
- 1
Prepare the Steaks
Start by tenderizing the beef cube steaks with a meat mallet until they are about 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Set Up the Breading Station
In one shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt and pepper. In another shallow dish, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until well combined.
- 3
Bread the Steaks
Dip each steak first into the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Set the breaded steaks aside on a plate.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. You can test if the oil is ready by dropping a small bit of the flour mixture into the oil; it should sizzle.
- 5
Fry the Steaks
Carefully place the breaded steaks into the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry each side for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot, drizzled with gravy if desired, and enjoy your Friday Night Special Chicken Fried Steak!