Chicken fried steak
This dish we prepared last evening was phenomenal; it’s worthy of more than just 5 stars!
Ah, chicken fried steak, the quintessential comfort food that wraps you in the warm embrace of Southern cuisine without having to step out of your home. Its origins are as comforting as the dish itself, tracing back to the cozy intermingling of country cooking with the German immigrants’ Wiener Schnitzel. This dish epitomizes the culinary alchemy of turning a humble cut of beef into a tender, crispy, golden brown marvel. It’s the kind of meal that feels like a warm hug after a taxing day.
This dish naturally calls for the company of creamy mashed potatoes, ready to lovingly embrace all that rich, creamy gravy. Add a side of lightly buttered green beans or a vibrant corn on the cob for a fresh contrast to your plate. And for the full comfort experience, a flaky biscuit as a companion would be greeted with open arms at any dinner table.
Southern Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy
Servings: 4 generous portions
Ingredients:
For the Steak:
- 4 tenderized cube steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons leftover frying oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
