A misleading name, as chicken is in no way, shape, or form involved. Deep-fried steak covered in a combination brown and white gravy. Best with some eggs and hash browns.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
1674 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Trim fat caps off steaks. Rub steaks with salt, then Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Let rest for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer one steak to a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound the steak until it is about half the original thickness and twice the original area. Repeat with remaining two steaks.
Step 4
Place 2 cups flour in a shallow bowl. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and hot sauce together in a second bowl. Combine remaining 3 cups flour, bread crumbs, baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, sea salt, chile seasoning, black pepper, thyme, oregano, sweet paprika, chipotle powder, cumin, sage, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper in a third, large bowl.
Step 5
Dunk each piece of steak in the plain flour, then in the egg wash, and then in the breading, making sure it gets completely coated in each step. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for 1 hour; this is crucial and ensures the breading will adhere to the meat.
Step 6
When ready to cook, prepare gravy: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk beef broth into the flour mixture, then gradually whisk in cream, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, to let it further thicken. Keep warm as you cook the steaks.
Step 7
Drop steaks into the hot oil and fry until breading is crisp and golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Step 8
Serve hot steaks with gravy.
Ingredients
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup buttermilk
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ cups beef broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 quart peanut oil for frying, or as needed
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground mustard powder
1 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
1 ½ tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon ground ancho chile powder
3 (8 ounce) beef eye of round steaks
2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot ®)
