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Chicken Fried Steak Picnic

Picnics are fun with homemade dishes like this Chicken Fried Steak recipe.

  • For the Steak:
    • 4 cube steaks (about 1 pound)  
    • Salt and black pepper
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour  
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
    • 2 large eggs  
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
  • For the Gravy:
    • Reserved pan drippings
    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 4 cups whole milk
    • Salt and black pepper (lots of black pepper!)
  1. Prepare the Steaks:
    • If needed, pound the steaks to about 1/4-inch thickness.
    • Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up the Breading Station:
    • In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
    • In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.
  3. Bread the Steaks:
    • Dredge each steak in the flour mixture, then dip it in the egg mixture, and then dredge it again in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.  
  4. Fry the Steaks:
    • Heat about 1/4-inch of oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat (around 350°F).
    • Carefully place the breaded steaks in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
    • Transfer the cooked steaks to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  5. Make the Gravy:
    • Pour off most of the oil from the skillet, leaving about 1/4 cup.
    • Add the flour to the skillet and whisk constantly over medium heat until it turns a light golden brown.
    • Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
    • Bring the gravy to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
    • Season generously with salt and plenty of black pepper.
  6. Serve:
    • Pour the gravy over the chicken fried steaks and serve immediately on a fun sunrise picnic!

Tips:

  • Use a thermometer to ensure your oil is at the correct temperature.
  • Don’t overcrowd the skillet when frying.
  • For extra crispy breading, let the breaded steaks rest for a few minutes before frying.
  • For the gravy, adding a little heavy cream to the milk, makes it even more rich.

Perfect Cali Picnic!

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