Description
Indulge in the irresistible taste of Summer Chicken Fried Steak, where tender chicken meets a crisp, golden crust and creamy gravy. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, evoking the warmth of summer barbecues with every bite. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s bound to impress your guests and become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 1 cup)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Flatten chicken breasts to about half an inch thick between plastic wrap for even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in flour after soaking in the buttermilk mixture; shake off excess flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- In the same pan, add flour to create a roux; slowly whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream to make gravy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with gravy (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg