Description
Southern comfort reaches new heights with paula deen’s chicken fried steak, a hearty dish celebrating classic American cuisine. Crispy golden breading and rich, creamy gravy create a memorable meal that welcomes you to savor traditional Southern cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cubed round steak (lean, 4 oz/113 g each)
- 2 egg whites (large)
- ½ cup plus 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp plus more to taste ground black pepper
- ¾ tsp plus more to taste salt
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 tbsps canola oil
- 3 tbsps finely chopped scallion or onion
- buttermilk (for dipping)
Instructions
- Coating Preparation: Whisk egg whites with water in a shallow dish. In another container, blend flour with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until uniformly mixed.
- Steak Dredging: Immerse steaks in buttermilk, then coat with egg white mixture, allowing excess to drip. Roll thoroughly in seasoned flour, gently shaking off surplus coating.
- Searing and Cooking: Heat nonstick skillet over medium-high temperature, adding cooking oil. Position coated steaks in pan, achieving golden-brown exterior by cooking 3-4 minutes per side. Remove to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Gravy Creation: In same skillet, sauté chopped onions until translucent. Sprinkle remaining flour, stirring constantly. Gradually pour chicken broth and milk, whisking smoothly to prevent lumps. Simmer until gravy thickens and bubbles, approximately 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serving: Plate steaks immediately, lavishly draping velvety gravy across the top, creating a rich, indulgent presentation.
Notes
- Buttermilk Bath: Soak steaks in buttermilk to tenderize meat and enhance flavor, ensuring each piece absorbs maximum moisture before coating.
- Coating Technique: Press seasoned flour gently onto steak surface, creating a uniform, crispy layer that adheres perfectly during frying.
- Oil Temperature Control: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve golden-brown crust without burning, allowing exterior to crisp while keeping interior juicy.
- Gravy Smoothness: Whisk continuously when adding liquid to prevent flour clumps, creating a silky, lump-free sauce that complements the crispy steak.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg