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No chickens were harmed in the making of this steak. Chicken fried steak is synonymous with comfort food for many in Texas and in some portions of the South and Midwest. The history of chicken fried steak is as rich as the dish itself and offers some clues to the naming of the entree. This battered and fried steak is not considered gourmet food, but it makes the most of a cheap, tough cut of beef to transform it into a toothsome treat.
Chicken fried steak is a Southern classic recipe. The key to making it tender and juicy is to use a tenderized steak and avoid overcooking it. Round steak that has been tenderized by "cubing" is ideal. If cubed steak is not available in your meat department, ask the butcher to tenderize it for you or take the time to pound it at home. The dish gets its name from the way the meat is coated and fried like chicken, then served with milk gravy.
Techniques for cooking chicken fried steak to perfection; learn this and more in this free cooking video series about Southern food taught by a culinary instructor.
Any type of breading that has to be applied to foods can be one of the messiest jobs in the kitchen. Whether you are deep frying chicken, vegetables or any other item that requires a batter or coating before the frying process, a few tips and techniques will help you make the job cleaner and easier. This is how to bread chicken fried steak.
If you're looking for an easy recipe for chicken friend steak, you can't beat this one. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans or a salad for the perfect meal.
