Chicken-Fried Steak Recipe

Name: Chicken-Fried Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 4 (4 oz.) cube steaks; 38 saltine crackers, crushed; 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, divided; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. salt, divided; 1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, divided; 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper; 4 3/4 c. milk; 2 eggs; 3 1/2 c. peanut oil; garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 (4 oz.) cube steaks
38 saltine crackers, crushed
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt, divided
1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, divided
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
4 3/4 c. milk
2 eggs
3 1/2 c. peanut oil
garnish: chopped fresh parsley

1
Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over steaks.
2
Set aside. Combine cracker crumbs, 1 cup flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and red pepper.
3
Whisk together 3/4 cup milk and eggs.
4
Dredge steaks in cracker crumb mixture; dip in milk mixture and dredge in cracker mixture again.
5
Pour oil into a 12-inch skillet; heat to 360u00b0.
6
(Do not use a nonstick skillet.) Fry steaks 10 minutes.
7
Turn and fry 4 to 5 more minutes or until golden brown.
8
Remove to a wire rack on a jellyroll pan.
9
Keep steaks warm in a 225u00b0 oven.
10
Carefully drain hot oil, reserving cooked bits and 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.

1982

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

106

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, 4 (4 oz.) cube steaks, 38 saltine crackers, crushed, and more.

Yes, Chicken-Fried Steak falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken-Fried Steak

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