Chicken Fried Steak is one of the South's most beloved comfort food dishes. Tender cube steak is coated in seasoned flour, fried until crispy and golden brown, then smothered in rich homemade country gravy.
Serve it with mashed potatoes, collard greens, cornbread, or mac and cheese for the ultimate Southern meal.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Crispy golden coating
Rich homemade gravy
Classic Southern comfort food
Perfect family dinner
Easy restaurant-style recipe
Great for Sunday supper
Ingredients
For The Steak
4 cube steaks
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
Vegetable oil for frying
For The Country Gravy
1/4 cup reserved frying oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Dredging Station
In one bowl combine:
Flour
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Paprika
In another bowl whisk together:
Eggs
Buttermilk
Step 2: Bread The Steaks
Dip each steak into the flour mixture.
Then into the egg mixture.
Then back into the flour mixture.
Press coating firmly onto the steaks.
Let rest for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Fry The Steaks
Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Fry steaks for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 4: Make The Gravy
Carefully reserve 1/4 cup frying oil.
Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in milk.
Cook until thickened.
Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5: Serve
Top each steak with country gravy.
Serve immediately.
What To Serve With Chicken Fried Steak
Southern Cornbread
Collard Greens
Candied Yams
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Baked Mac & Cheese
Green Beans
Storage
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
More Southern Recipes You'll Love
Southern Cornbread
Candied Yams
Collard Greens
Shrimp & Grits
Fried Chicken
Sweet Potato Pie
Final Thoughts
This Chicken Fried Steak is crispy, hearty, and covered in creamy country gravy. It's Southern comfort food at its absolute best.