Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Summer Chicken Fried Steak. Crispy, golden-brown chicken breasts are tenderized in buttermilk and coated in a flavorful breading, then smothered in creamy gravy. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this dish brings joy to every gathering with its rich flavor and satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 1 cup)
- Gravy ingredients: 4 tbsp butter, 4 tbsp flour, 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour to ensure tenderness.
- Set up a breading station with one bowl of seasoned flour, one bowl of whisked eggs, and an additional plate for dusting.
- Dredge marinated chicken first in seasoned flour, dip into eggs, and coat again with flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and drain on paper towels. In leftover oil, whisk butter and flour until golden; gradually stir in milk to create gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with gravy (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg