Description
Summer Chicken Fried Steak is a delightful twist on a classic comfort food that combines crispy, golden-brown chicken with a rich, savory gravy. Perfect for summer barbecues or family dinners, this dish promises an explosion of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The easy-to-follow recipe ensures you can create this gourmet experience right in your kitchen, making it the star of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp paprika (smoked preferred)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Soak chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least one hour.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture until coated evenly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy; drain on paper towels.
- For the gravy, remove excess oil from skillet, leaving about two tablespoons. Whisk in flour to make a roux and gradually add chicken broth while stirring until thickened. Stir in heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with gravy (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg