Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Summer Chicken Fried Steak. Each tender chicken breast is enveloped in a crispy, golden crust and smothered in rich, creamy gravy that perfectly complements any side dish. Ideal for family dinners or backyard barbecues, this dish will have your guests asking for more. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that brings smiles to every table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Tenderize the chicken breasts to half an inch thick using a meat mallet.
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk seasoned with salt and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat each marinated chicken piece in the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F.
- Fry the coated chicken pieces for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add flour to drippings to create a roux, then gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream until thickened.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg