Chicken-Fried Steak (Chicken With Creamy Gravy) Recipe

Name: Chicken-Fried Steak (Chicken With Creamy Gravy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to about 1/2-inch thick); black pepper; 38 saltine crackers, crushed (1 sleeve); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional or adjust to heat level); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (garlic lovers use 1 teaspoon); 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 cup milk; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; CREAMED GRAVY; 3 -4 cups half-and-half cream (use 4 cups for a thinner gravy); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper (can reduce if desired)

Servings: persons

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to about 1/2-inch thick)
black pepper
38 saltine crackers, crushed (1 sleeve)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional or adjust to heat level)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (garlic lovers use 1 teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
CREAMED GRAVY
3 -4 cups half-and-half cream (use 4 cups for a thinner gravy)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt
1 teaspoon black pepper (can reduce if desired)

1
Season the chicken breasts with black pepper.
2
In a shallow dish combine crushed cracker crumbs with flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using) and baking powder.
3
In another shallow dish whisk together eggs with 3/4 milk.
4
Dredge the chicken breasts in the cracker mixture then dip in the egg/milk mixture, then dredge AGAIN in the cracker mixture.
5
Pour the oil into a large skillet and heat to 360 degrees F.
6
Fry the breasts in hot oil for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown; remove to a wire rack and cover lightly with foil.
7
Carefully drain oil but reserve the browned bits in the bottom of the skillet along with a couple tablespoons of the oil.
8
In a bowl mix together 4 cups half and half cream, 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon seasoned salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper; whisk until combined, then add to the reserved drippings in the skillet, cook whisking constantly over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes or until thickened.
9
Serve the creamed gravy with the breasts.

1399

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

Carbs

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to about 1/2-inch thick), black pepper, 38 saltine crackers, crushed (1 sleeve), 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chicken-Fried Steak (Chicken With Creamy Gravy) 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 (Chicken With Creamy Gravy)

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