Craving the delicious, savory flavors of Denny's Chicken Fried Steak Country Gravy but want to recreate it in the comfort of your own kitchen? Look no further! This article will guide you through the process of crafting a copycat version of this iconic dish, bringing the diner experience straight to your table. With step-by-step instructions and a carefully curated selection of ingredients, you'll be able to indulge in this classic dish whenever the craving strikes. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a homemade version that rivals the original, offering a crispy, golden-brown chicken steak smothered in a rich, velvety country gravy.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
Make classic southern chicken fried steak and gravy at home.
Provided by Stephanie Manley
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare seasoned flour by combining flour, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder. Stir until well combined. Place seasoned flour in a large shallow container.
- Pour buttermilk into a shallow dish.
- Batter a steak by dusting it with seasoned flour and shake off the excess.
- Dip the floured steak into the buttermilk. Shake off excess buttermilk and then place the steak back into the flour.
- Coat the steak well with flour and then shake off excess flour.
- Place battered steak on a wire rack on a baking sheet (this will help the crust dry out a bit, and result in a better crust).
- Repeat with the remaining pieces of steak.
- Add about 3 inches of oil into a skillet.
- Heat skillet until the oil gets to about 350 degrees.
- Place steak, one or two pieces at a time, in the oil and cook the meat. Do not touch the meat until the top of it looks like it is beginning to cook and brown. Turning the meat too early will mean the crust may fall off. This may take about 7 to 8 minutes for the first side.
- Turn the steaks over and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove fried steaks from the oil and drain on a clean wire rack.
- You may want to use the Pioneer gravy mix. If so, prepare it according to the package instructions.
- If not, in a small pot, add 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- When the butter melts completely, add the flour and stir to combine.
- Cook the flour for about 1 minute.
- Add 1¾ cups of milk and stir until the mixture thickens.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 47 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 132 mg, Sodium 1146 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
COPYCAT DENNY'S CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
How does Denny's do it? Marinated cubed steaks are coated in baking mix get a quick fry in oil and butter before a trip to the oven to finish them off.
Time P1DT45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the cube steaks in a dish in a single layer. Drizzle with corn oil and sprinkle generously with the seasoned salt on both sides. Cover the dish tightly and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the baking mix in a shallow dish. Dredge the cube steaks in the baking mix, coating well on all sides. Melt the butter with the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cube steaks in a single layer (in batches if needed), and cook until crisp and browned on both sides. Transfer the chicken fried steak to a baking dish. Seal with foil and place in the oven. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until they are tender. Serve hot with gravy, if desired.
COPYCAT DENNY'S CHICKEN FRIED STEAK & COUNTRY GRAVY
This looks so tasty and easy! I received it in an e-mail. Recipe courtesy of RecipeSecrets.net. Prep time does not include overnight refrigeration time. EDITED TO ADD recipe for Country Gravy that I found courtesy of RecipeLink.com. (I haven't tried this one yet, but it looks very easy and it was posted for someone who was in search of a copycat Denny's Country Gravy recipe.)
Provided by Stacky5
Categories Steak
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 steaks, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- The night before, put the steaks in a single layer on a dish. Brush them on both sides with an even coating of corn oil. Dust them on both sides with a generous amount of seasoning salt. Drizzle each steak with wine.
- Seal the dish in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate it for about 24 hours prior to preparing the final dish.
- Remove the steaks from the fridge and coat both sides well in the Bisquick. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Combine the butter with the oil in a large skillet until melted. Place the steaks in the skillet. Brown both sides of each steak, until crispy.
- Transfer to a baking dish and seal in foil. Bake at 375 F for about 30 minutes.
- Top each steak with prepared country gravy.
- FOR COUNTRY GRAVY: Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until well blended, cooking 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add bouillon granules, pepper and salt.
- Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.8, Fat 58.2, SaturatedFat 22.7, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 978.6, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 10.7, Protein 7.6
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH GRAVY
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the steak: Begin with setting up an assembly line of dishes. Mix the milk with the eggs in one; the flour mixed with the seasoned salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, paprika and cayenne in another; and the meat in a third. Then have one clean plate at the end to receive the breaded meat.
- Work with one piece of meat at a time. Sprinkle both sides with kosher salt and black pepper, then place it in the flour mixture. Turn to coat. Place the meat into the milk/egg mixture, turning to coat. Finally, place it back in the flour and turn to coat (dry mixture/wet mixture/dry mixture). Place the breaded meat on the clean plate, then repeat with the remaining meat.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter. Drop in a few sprinkles of flour to make sure it's sufficiently hot. When the butter sizzles immediately, you know it's ready. (It should not brown right away, if it does, the fire is too hot.) Cook the meat, 3 pieces at a time, until the edges start to look golden brown, about 2 minutes each side. Remove the meat to a paper towel-lined plate and keep them warm by covering lightly with another plate or a sheet of foil. Repeat until all the meat is cooked.
- After all the meat is fried, pour off the grease into a heatproof bowl. Without cleaning the skillet, return it to the stove over medium-low heat. Add 1/4 cup of the grease back to the skillet and allow it to heat up.
- For the gravy: When the grease is hot, sprinkle the flour evenly over the grease. Using a whisk, mix the flour with the grease, creating a golden-brown paste. Add more flour if it looks overly greasy; add a little more grease if it becomes too pasty/clumpy. Keep cooking until the roux reaches a deep golden brown color.
- Pour in the milk, whisking constantly. Add the seasoned salt and black pepper to taste and cook, whisking, until the gravy is smooth and thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Be prepared to add more milk if it becomes overly thick. Be sure to taste to make sure gravy is sufficiently seasoned.
- Serve the meat next to a big side of mashed potatoes. Pour gravy over the whole shebang!
CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK & GRAVY
As a child, my grandmother taught me how to make this chicken-fried steak. I taught my daughters, and when my granddaughters are bigger, I'll show them, too. -Donna Cater, Fort Ann, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place 1 cup flour in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs and 1/2 cup milk until blended. Sprinkle steaks with 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dip in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil over medium heat. Add steaks; cook until golden brown and a thermometer reads 160°, 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; drain on paper towels. Keep warm., Remove all but 2 tablespoons oil from pan. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until smooth; cook and stir over medium heat until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Gradually whisk in water and remaining milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with steaks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 563 calories, Fat 28g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.
COUNTRY FRIED STEAK AND GRAVY RECIPE BY TASTY
This hearty and indulgent country-fried steak and gravy recipe will have your family and friends asking for seconds. To ensure the steaks cook perfectly, pound them out to ¼-inch thick before dredging and frying. After frying, pour out the oil and use the same pan to make the gravy. Don't throw away the brown bits at the bottom, they are full of flavor!
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 225˚F (110˚C).
- Set a steak in the center of a cutting board and cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound the steak evenly to ¼-inch (½ cm) thick. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Repeat with the remaining meat.
- In a wide, shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and 1 cup (240 ml) of milk. In a separate shallow dish, mix together the 1 ½ cups (190 g) of flour, pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Dredge the steaks in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, letting any excess egg drip off. Coat again in the flour mixture. Set aside for 10-15 minutes, until the coating has dried out a bit.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a 10-inch (25.5 cm) pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 375˚F (190˚C).
- Fry the steaks, 2 at a time, for 3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook on the other side for 3 minutes more, until golden brown and cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 155˚-165˚F (170˚-175˚C). Transfer the steaks to a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet and immediately season with salt. Once all of the steaks are done frying, transfer to the oven while you prepare the gravy.
- Pour the hot oil into a heatproof bowl and let cool before discarding. 9. Leave any browned bits in the pan.
- In the same pan, without wiping it out, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of flour, whisking to incorporate. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the roux is a light brown color. Add the heavy cream and remaining milk. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle the gravy over the steaks and serve with your favorite side dishes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1067 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 96 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 7 grams
CHICKEN (COUNTRY) FRIED STEAK AND WHITE GRAVY (BOBBY FLAY)
This recipe comes from the throw down on the Food Network. I tried a lot of different CFS recipes and this one is great. Thanks Bobby!
Provided by Londonsbk
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Cut the steak into 4 equal portions.
- Place the buttermilk in a medium baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne and 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a bowl and divide between 2 baking dishes.
- Dredge the pieces a few at a time in the flour mixture and pat off excess, then dip in the buttermilk and allow excess to drain off. Dredge in the second dish of flour and pat off the excess. Put the chicken pieces on a baking rack set over a baking sheet while the oil heats.
- Place 1-inch of oil in a large cast iron skillet until it reaches 350 degrees F on a thermometer. Add the steak, 2 pieces at a time and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and season with salt. Repeat with the remaining meat. Transfer the meat to a rack set on a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm while you make the gravy.
- Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan, leaving the crunchy pieces from the breading. Add the bacon and cook until golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Return the pan to the stove over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the pan and let cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the warm milk and continue to cook, whisking occasionally until thickened. Stir in the heavy cream and thyme and season with salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Serve 1 piece per person ladled with some of the sauce and garnished with a few pieces of bacon. Garnish with thyme sprigs.
KFC® COPYCAT GRAVY
This recipe is a copycat version of KFC®'s gravy.
Provided by DecompileCodex
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes
Time 38m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt 1/2 of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Heat remaining butter in skillet over medium heat; whisk in flour to form a thick paste. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until flour has turned golden brown and begins to smell toasted, about 20 minutes.
- Whisk water, beef bouillon, and chicken bouillon into skillet until no lumps remain. Add pepper and bring mixture to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened to gravy consistency, 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 303.7 mg, Sugar 1 g
COUNTRY FRIED STEAK AND MILK GRAVY
I have been making this for years and my family just loves it. The gravy is great served over the steak, or on mashed potatoes.
Provided by LIKESTOCOOK
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Season meat with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper; set aside. In a shallow dish, mix flour with 1 teaspoon of the pepper. Dredge each steak in flour. Dip in beaten egg, then dredge in flour again.
- Heat lard in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry steaks 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the dredging flour into oil. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of skillet. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes, or until thickened and bubbly. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons pepper; gravy should be quite peppery.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 180.8 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 409.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
Tips:
- For a more authentic Denny's flavor, use a pre-made country gravy mix. You can find these mixes in the grocery store near the pancake mixes.
- If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin or heavy skillet to pound the steak.
- Be sure to dredge the steak in flour before frying. This will help the gravy stick to the steak.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the steak. This will cause the steak to steam instead of fry.
- Cook the steak over medium heat. This will help it cook evenly without burning.
- Let the steak rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the steak, making it more tender.
Conclusion:
This copycat Denny's chicken fried steak recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy this classic comfort food at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're craving chicken fried steak, give this recipe a try.
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