If you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal that the whole family will love, this Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy recipe is perfect for you. It's a classic dish that's crispy, flavorful, and topped with a rich, creamy gravy.
If you love this country goodness, don't miss out on our Cajun Fried Chicken Recipe or our Homemade Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings. They both get rave reviews from family and friends!
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Chicken Fried Steak is a Southern classic that has won the hearts of many across the United States. This dish features tenderized cube steak that's breaded and fried until crispy, then topped with a savory white gravy.
It's the ultimate comfort food, often served with our Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream our Southern Bacon and Green Beans, and our Skillet Cornbread.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Comfort Food Classic: This dish brings all the comfort of Southern cooking to your table.
- Kid-Friendly: Kids love the crispy coating and the creamy gravy. Our Southern White Sausage Gravy served over biscuits is also kid approved!
- Entertaining Guests: Impress your guests with this hearty and flavorful meal.Simple Ingredients: Uses readily available ingredients that are likely already in your pantry.
Ingredients for Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy
- Cube Steak: Tenderized and ready for frying.
- Vegetable Oil: For frying the steaks to a perfect crisp.
- Eggs and Milk: Combined to create a batter for the steaks.
- Flour Mixture: Includes flour, paprika, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper for a flavorful coating.
- Butter: Adds richness to the gravy.
- Whole Milk: Used to make the creamy white gravy.
- Salt and Pepper: Essential seasonings for both the steak and the gravy.
A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Cube Steak: Use ground beef patties for a similar texture.
- Whole Milk: Substitute with skim milk or a non-dairy alternative like almond milk.
- Seasoned Salt: Replace with a mix of garlic powder and onion powder for a homemade seasoning blend.
How to Make Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy
STEP ONE: Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper.
In another dish, beat eggs with milk.
STEP TWO: Coat the Steaks
Dredge each cube steak in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, and coat again with the flour mixture.
STEP THREE: Fry the Steaks
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the steaks for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
STEP FOUR: Make the Gravy
In the same skillet, melt butter and stir in flour to make a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
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✔️ DO Ensure a crispy crust by double-coating the steaks in flour.
✔️ DO Let the breaded steaks rest for 10 minutes before frying to prevent the coating from falling off.
❌ DON’T Overcrowd the pan—cook in batches to maintain even cooking and crispiness.
✔️ DO Adjust the milk in the gravy to reach your desired thickness.
Storage
Store chicken fried steak and gravy separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze steak individually wrapped in freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months, with gravy in a separate container. Reheat steak in a skillet and warm gravy on the stovetop, stirring until smooth.
Recipe FAQs
To keep the breading from falling off country fried steak, pat the steak dry before coating, press the flour mixture firmly onto the meat, and let it rest for 10 minutes before cooking. This helps the coating stick better and stay crispy.
To thicken country gravy, reduce the amount of milk or let it simmer longer while stirring continuously. This helps the gravy develop a thicker, smoother consistency.
The preferred cut for country fried steak is cube steak, a tenderized piece of beef, often from the round or top sirloin. Its texture allows for better absorption of flavors and ensures a tender bite after frying.
While both dishes feature breaded and fried beef, chicken fried steak is typically served with a white, peppery cream gravy, whereas country fried steak comes with a brown onion gravy.
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Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy
Equipment
- Equipment
- Cast iron skillet
- Shallow dishes for coating
- Whisk
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 3 pounds cube steak tenderized
- ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
Gravy
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3-4 cups whole milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- In another shallow dish, beat the eggs with 1 cup of milk.
- Dredge each piece of cube steak in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and coat again with the flour mixture. Ensure each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the coated steaks to the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary, to avoid overcrowding. Fry each steak for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the cooked steaks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the ⅓ cup flour, cooking until lightly browned.
- Gradually whisk in the whole milk, starting with 3 cups, and continue to whisk until the gravy thickens. If the gravy is too thick, add more milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chicken fried steak hot, topped with the prepared gravy.
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Notes
- Cube Steak: Use ground beef patties for a similar texture.
- Whole Milk: Substitute with skim milk or a non-dairy alternative like almond milk.
- Seasoned Salt: Replace with a mix of garlic powder and onion powder for a homemade seasoning blend.
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