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the best ever chicken fried steak with white gravy

Irresistible Best Ever Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy

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Crispy, golden chicken fried steak smothered in creamy white gravy. A classic Southern comfort dish.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cube steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cups milk for gravy
  • 2 tbsp flour for gravy
  • Salt and pepper to taste for gravy

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a shallow dish.
  2. Whisk egg and milk in another shallow dish.
  3. Dredge each steak in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat again in flour.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry steaks for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  6. For gravy, pour off all but 2 tbsp oil from the skillet. Whisk in 2 tbsp flour.
  7. Cook flour for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
  8. Simmer gravy until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve steaks hot with gravy poured over top.

Notes

  • Use a meat mallet to tenderize steaks if needed.
  • Keep fried steaks warm in a 200°F oven while making gravy.
  • For extra crispiness, double dredge the steaks.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 42g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 25g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg