Chicken-Fried Steak Recipe

Name: Chicken-Fried Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 3/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided; 4 (4 ounce) cube steaks; 38 saltine crackers, crushed; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 4 3/4 cups milk, divided; 2 large eggs; 3 1/2 cups peanut oil

Servings: persons

2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 3/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided
4 (4 ounce) cube steaks
38 saltine crackers, crushed
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 3/4 cups milk, divided
2 large eggs
3 1/2 cups peanut oil

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["Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper evenly over steaks.", "Combine cracker crumbs, 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, red pepper, and baking powder.", "Whisk together 3/4 cup milk and eggs. Dredge steaks in cracker mixture; dip in milk mixture, and dredge again in cracker mixture.", "Pour oil into a 12"" skillet; heat to 360 degrees (do not use a nonstick skillet). Fry steaks 3-4 minutes. Turn and fry 2-3 minutes or until golden. Remove steak to wire rack in a jellyroll pan. Keep steaks warm in a 225 degree oven. Carefully drain hot oil, reserving cooked bits and 1 tablespoon of dripping in skillet.", "Whisk together remaining 4 cups of milk, 1/4 cup of flour, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon black pepper. Add milk mixture to reserved dripping in skillet; cook, whisking constantly, over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, or until thickened. Serve gravy with steaks."]

1849

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided, 1 3/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided, 4 (4 ounce) 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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