Name: Country Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 cubed steaks (about 1/4 lb each); 1 large egg; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 2 tbsp butter; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tbsp butter (for gravy)

Description

Country chicken fried steak with white gravy is the ultimate Southern comfort dish. Crispy golden steak topped with rich, peppery white gravy makes this recipe a family favorite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or Sunday meals, it’s hearty, satisfying, and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cubed steaks (about 1/4 lb each)

1 large egg

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

2 tbsp butter

1 cup whole milk

1 tbsp butter (for gravy)

Instructions

Season the Steaks – In a small bowl, mix together salt and pepper. Sprinkle half of the mixture evenly over both sides of the cubed steaks.
Whisk the Wet Ingredients – In a shallow dish, beat the egg and buttermilk until fully combined and smooth.
Mix the Dry Coating – In a separate bowl, combine flour, the remaining salt and pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until evenly blended.
Bread the Steaks – Dip each steak into the egg mixture, then dredge in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
Fry Until Golden – Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, fry the steaks until crispy and browned on both sides, about 10 minutes total.
Drain and Save Oil – Remove steaks and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the frying oil for the gravy.
Make the Gravy Base – Stir 2 tablespoons of the leftover seasoned flour into the reserved oil, cooking briefly to form a roux.
Simmer the Gravy – Slowly whisk in the milk and let the mixture cook for about 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
Serve and Enjoy – Plate the chicken fried steaks and top with rich, creamy white gravy.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.

For richer gravy, add a splash of heavy cream.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
Calories: 1 steak with gravy
Sugar: 3g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 28g