Best 9 Southern Living Magazines Chicken Fried Steak Recipes

If you're looking for a classic Southern comfort food dish, Southern Living's Chicken Fried Steak is the perfect choice. This hearty and flavorful dish features tenderized cube steak coated in a crispy seasoned breading and then pan-fried until golden brown. Served with creamy gravy, mashed potatoes, and your favorite sides, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. With its easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and satisfying meal that will warm your soul.

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SOUTHERN CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

Southern Chicken Fried Steak image

It took me many tries before I felt I had a really good Chicken Fried Steak. This fries up extra crispy, so I pour a little gravy on the plate and place steak on top. This way you get to enjoy the crispy with the gravy and your steak coating won't get soggy. Enough gravy for mashed potatoes, too! I hope you like it as much as we do.

Provided by Southern Lady

Categories Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

4 -5 pieces cube steaks, cutlet
2/3 cup flour
1/3 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground pepper
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons evaporated milk (Pet or "like")
5 dashes hot sauce
vegetable oil or coconut oil
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup pan drippings or 1/4 cup bacon drippings
2 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup evaporated milk (Pet of "like")
1/4 cup chicken stock or 1/4 cup broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In medium bowl, place first 7 "dry" ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
In another medium bowl, place the next 4 "liquid" ingredients and use whisk to mix well. Set aside.
Carefully transfer dry mixture onto a dinner plate.
Start heating oil of your choice to a medium high heat in large skillet (Cast Iron is true Southern style).
The oil should be about 1/4" to 1/2" deep and should not cover the entire cutlet.
Take a cutlet and dredge in flour mixture.
Take same cutlet and dip in egg mixture until entirely coated.
REPEAT dredging same cutlet in flour mixture.
Repeat process for each cutlet.
Discard unused egg and flour mixtures.
In well heated oil, carefully place cutlets and fry until golden brown on bottom.
Turn each cutlet over to brown the other side.
Each side should take about 4 - 5 minutes.
Place fried cutlets on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Pour off all but 1/4 C grease from skillet.
Heat to a Medium High temperature.
Slowly add Flour whisking until well blended. (Don't use leftover flour/cornmeal mixture).
When the color slightly begins to darken, slowly add milk.
Continue whisking to prevent lumps.
Gravy will begin to bubble and thicken.
Add evaporated milk and whisk well.
Add chicken stock and whisk well.
Add Salt and Pepper, blending well.
Allow gravy to simmer 2 minutes on low heat.
Turn off heat and allow to sit 2-5 minutes before serving.
Gravy will thicken nicely.

SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE'S CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK

Southern Living Magazine's Chicken-Fried Steak image

A Southern tradition you can make in 40 minutes.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 (4 ounce) cube steaks
38 crackers saltine crackers, crushed
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
½ teaspoon ground red pepper
4 ¾ cups milk
2 large eggs eggs
3 ½ cups peanut oil
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

SPRINKLE salt and pepper evenly over steaks. Set aside.
COMBINE cracker crumbs, 1 cup flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper.
WHISK together 3/4 cup milk and eggs. Dredge steaks in cracker crumb mixture; dip in milk mixture, and dredge in cracker mixture again.
POUR oil into a 12-inch skillet; heat to 360 degrees. (Do not use a nonstick skillet.) Fry steaks 10 minutes. Turn and fry 4 to 5 more minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack on a jellyroll pan. Keep steaks warm in a 225 degree oven. Carefully drain hot oil, reserving cooked bits and 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
WHISK together remaining 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 4 cups milk. Pour mixture into reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, 10 to 12 minutes, or until thickened. Serve gravy with steaks and mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2323 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 186.9 mg, Fat 211.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 41.2 g, Sodium 1658.2 mg, Sugar 14 g

SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE'S CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK

Southern Living Magazine's Chicken-Fried Steak image

A Southern tradition you can make in 40 minutes.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 (4 ounce) cube steaks
38 crackers saltine crackers, crushed
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
½ teaspoon ground red pepper
4 ¾ cups milk
2 large eggs eggs
3 ½ cups peanut oil
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

SPRINKLE salt and pepper evenly over steaks. Set aside.
COMBINE cracker crumbs, 1 cup flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper.
WHISK together 3/4 cup milk and eggs. Dredge steaks in cracker crumb mixture; dip in milk mixture, and dredge in cracker mixture again.
POUR oil into a 12-inch skillet; heat to 360 degrees. (Do not use a nonstick skillet.) Fry steaks 10 minutes. Turn and fry 4 to 5 more minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack on a jellyroll pan. Keep steaks warm in a 225 degree oven. Carefully drain hot oil, reserving cooked bits and 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
WHISK together remaining 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 4 cups milk. Pour mixture into reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, 10 to 12 minutes, or until thickened. Serve gravy with steaks and mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2323 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 186.9 mg, Fat 211.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 41.2 g, Sodium 1658.2 mg, Sugar 14 g

SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE'S CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK

Southern Living Magazine's Chicken-Fried Steak image

A Southern tradition you can make in 40 minutes.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 (4 ounce) cube steaks
38 crackers saltine crackers, crushed
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
½ teaspoon ground red pepper
4 ¾ cups milk
2 large eggs eggs
3 ½ cups peanut oil
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

SPRINKLE salt and pepper evenly over steaks. Set aside.
COMBINE cracker crumbs, 1 cup flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper.
WHISK together 3/4 cup milk and eggs. Dredge steaks in cracker crumb mixture; dip in milk mixture, and dredge in cracker mixture again.
POUR oil into a 12-inch skillet; heat to 360 degrees. (Do not use a nonstick skillet.) Fry steaks 10 minutes. Turn and fry 4 to 5 more minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack on a jellyroll pan. Keep steaks warm in a 225 degree oven. Carefully drain hot oil, reserving cooked bits and 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
WHISK together remaining 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 4 cups milk. Pour mixture into reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, 10 to 12 minutes, or until thickened. Serve gravy with steaks and mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2323 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 186.9 mg, Fat 211.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 41.2 g, Sodium 1658.2 mg, Sugar 14 g

SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE'S CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK

Southern Living Magazine's Chicken-Fried Steak image

A Southern tradition you can make in 40 minutes.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 (4 ounce) cube steaks
38 crackers saltine crackers, crushed
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
½ teaspoon ground red pepper
4 ¾ cups milk
2 large eggs eggs
3 ½ cups peanut oil
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

SPRINKLE salt and pepper evenly over steaks. Set aside.
COMBINE cracker crumbs, 1 cup flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper.
WHISK together 3/4 cup milk and eggs. Dredge steaks in cracker crumb mixture; dip in milk mixture, and dredge in cracker mixture again.
POUR oil into a 12-inch skillet; heat to 360 degrees. (Do not use a nonstick skillet.) Fry steaks 10 minutes. Turn and fry 4 to 5 more minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack on a jellyroll pan. Keep steaks warm in a 225 degree oven. Carefully drain hot oil, reserving cooked bits and 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
WHISK together remaining 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 4 cups milk. Pour mixture into reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, 10 to 12 minutes, or until thickened. Serve gravy with steaks and mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2323 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 186.9 mg, Fat 211.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 41.2 g, Sodium 1658.2 mg, Sugar 14 g

SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE'S CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK

Southern Living Magazine's Chicken-Fried Steak image

A Southern tradition you can make in 40 minutes.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 (4 ounce) cube steaks
38 crackers saltine crackers, crushed
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
½ teaspoon ground red pepper
4 ¾ cups milk
2 large eggs eggs
3 ½ cups peanut oil
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

SPRINKLE salt and pepper evenly over steaks. Set aside.
COMBINE cracker crumbs, 1 cup flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper.
WHISK together 3/4 cup milk and eggs. Dredge steaks in cracker crumb mixture; dip in milk mixture, and dredge in cracker mixture again.
POUR oil into a 12-inch skillet; heat to 360 degrees. (Do not use a nonstick skillet.) Fry steaks 10 minutes. Turn and fry 4 to 5 more minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack on a jellyroll pan. Keep steaks warm in a 225 degree oven. Carefully drain hot oil, reserving cooked bits and 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
WHISK together remaining 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 4 cups milk. Pour mixture into reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, 10 to 12 minutes, or until thickened. Serve gravy with steaks and mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2323 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 186.9 mg, Fat 211.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 41.2 g, Sodium 1658.2 mg, Sugar 14 g

SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE'S CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK

Southern Living Magazine's Chicken-Fried Steak image

A Southern tradition you can make in 40 minutes.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 (4 ounce) cube steaks
38 crackers saltine crackers, crushed
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
½ teaspoon ground red pepper
4 ¾ cups milk
2 large eggs eggs
3 ½ cups peanut oil
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

SPRINKLE salt and pepper evenly over steaks. Set aside.
COMBINE cracker crumbs, 1 cup flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper.
WHISK together 3/4 cup milk and eggs. Dredge steaks in cracker crumb mixture; dip in milk mixture, and dredge in cracker mixture again.
POUR oil into a 12-inch skillet; heat to 360 degrees. (Do not use a nonstick skillet.) Fry steaks 10 minutes. Turn and fry 4 to 5 more minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack on a jellyroll pan. Keep steaks warm in a 225 degree oven. Carefully drain hot oil, reserving cooked bits and 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
WHISK together remaining 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 4 cups milk. Pour mixture into reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, 10 to 12 minutes, or until thickened. Serve gravy with steaks and mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2323 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 186.9 mg, Fat 211.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 41.2 g, Sodium 1658.2 mg, Sugar 14 g

SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE'S CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK

Southern Living Magazine's Chicken-Fried Steak image

A Southern tradition you can make in 40 minutes.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 (4 ounce) cube steaks
38 crackers saltine crackers, crushed
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
½ teaspoon ground red pepper
4 ¾ cups milk
2 large eggs eggs
3 ½ cups peanut oil
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

SPRINKLE salt and pepper evenly over steaks. Set aside.
COMBINE cracker crumbs, 1 cup flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper.
WHISK together 3/4 cup milk and eggs. Dredge steaks in cracker crumb mixture; dip in milk mixture, and dredge in cracker mixture again.
POUR oil into a 12-inch skillet; heat to 360 degrees. (Do not use a nonstick skillet.) Fry steaks 10 minutes. Turn and fry 4 to 5 more minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack on a jellyroll pan. Keep steaks warm in a 225 degree oven. Carefully drain hot oil, reserving cooked bits and 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
WHISK together remaining 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 4 cups milk. Pour mixture into reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, 10 to 12 minutes, or until thickened. Serve gravy with steaks and mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2323 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 186.9 mg, Fat 211.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 41.2 g, Sodium 1658.2 mg, Sugar 14 g

SOUTHERN LIVING'S COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

Southern Living's Country Fried Steak image

Make and share this Southern Living's Country Fried Steak recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 (4 ounce) cube steaks
38 saltine crackers, crushed
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 3/4 cups milk
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups peanut oil
chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

Steps:

sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over steaks.
Set aside.
combinecracker crumbs, 1 cup flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper.
whisk together 3/4 cup milk and eggs.
Dredge steaks in cracker crumb mixture; dip in milk mixture, and dredge in cracker mixture again.
POUR oil into a 12-inch skillet;heat to 360 degrees.
Do not use a nonstick skillet.
I like to use a cast iron skillet for this.
Fry steaks 10 minutes.
Turn and fry 4 to 5 more minutes or until golden brown.
Remove to a wire rack on a jellyroll pan.
Keep steaks warm in a 225 degree oven.
Carefully drain hot oil, reserving cooked bits and 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
whisk together remaining 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 4 cups milk.
Pour mixture into reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, 10 to 12 minutes, or until thickened.
Serve gravy with steaks and mashed potatoes.
Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

Tips:

Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for the best results.
Tenderize the steak with a meat mallet or rolling pin before cooking.
Use a flavorful breading mixture that includes flour, cornmeal, and spices.
Fry the steak in hot oil until it is golden brown and cooked through.
Serve the steak with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans.

Conclusion:

Chicken-fried steak is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give chicken-fried steak a try.