Chicken Fried Steak with Country Gravy is a Southern classic that’s comforting, crispy, and rich. The golden, crunchy breading on the steak, combined with the creamy, peppery country gravy, makes this dish irresistible. It’s the perfect comfort food for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Fried Steak:
- 4 cube steaks (about 1 lb total)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Country Gravy:
- ¼ cup pan drippings (or butter if no drippings)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)