Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Summer Chicken Fried Steak recipe. Juicy, tender chicken is coated in a crispy, golden crust and generously drizzled with creamy gravy. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or cozy family dinners, this dish brings everyone together with its irresistible flavors. Prepare to savor every bite of this delicious classic that’s both easy to make and utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour for flavor and tenderness.
- Set up a breading station with separate shallow dishes for flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned flour (flour mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper).
- Coat each piece of marinated chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then return to flour until fully covered.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry the chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- For the gravy, use leftover oil from frying; mix in flour and gradually add milk until desired consistency is achieved.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with gravy (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Experiment with different spices like smoked paprika or Italian seasoning for added depth. To make it healthier, substitute regular flour with whole wheat or almond flour. Serve with fresh coleslaw or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.