Quick & Easy Chicken Fried Steak
75% authentic · American
A simplified version of the classic, this recipe uses pre-tenderized steak and a quicker dredging method to get delicious chicken fried steak on the table faster, without sacrificing too much flavor.
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Ingredients
- Thin-cut cube steak or minute steaks4 (4-ounce) pieces
- All-purpose flour1.5 cups
- Salt1.5 teaspoons
- Black pepper3/4 teaspoon
- Garlic powder1 teaspoon
- Onion powder1 teaspoon
- Milk1/2 cup
- Vegetable oil1/2 cup
- Country gravy mix1 packet
- Water or milk for gravy1.5 cups
Steps
- 1
In a shallow dish, combine 1.5 cups flour, 1.5 tsp salt, 3/4 tsp pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 2
Pour 1/2 cup milk into another shallow dish.
- 3
Dredge each steak piece in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- 4
Dip the floured steak into the milk, letting excess drip off.
- 5
Dredge the steak again in the seasoned flour, ensuring a good coating.
- 6
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 7
Fry the steaks for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- 8
Prepare country gravy according to package directions using water or milk.
- 9
Serve the chicken fried steak immediately, topped with gravy.
