Quick Chicken Fried Steak With Pan Gravy Recipe

Craving a crispy, juicy chicken fried steak dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes? This recipe delivers a classic comfort food experience, reminiscent of home-style cooking. Tender chicken breasts are transformed into flavorful, golden-brown cutlets with a perfectly seasoned pan gravy. A quick and easy weeknight meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 687.3 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 4.3 (16 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Chicken Fried Steak With Pan Gravy

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How to Make Quick Chicken Fried Steak With Pan Gravy

  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika.
  2. Pour 1/2 cup milk into a separate shallow dish.
  3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  4. Dip each chicken breast in the milk, ensuring it's fully coated.
  5. Dredge the milk-soaked chicken in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure a good coating.
  6. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  7. Carefully place chicken breasts in the hot skillet, avoiding overcrowding.
  8. Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust cooking time depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  10. To make the gravy, pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the cooking oil from the skillet.
  11. Reduce heat to medium. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  12. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk, stirring continuously until the gravy thickens.
  13. Season the gravy with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste. Add more milk if needed to adjust consistency.
  14. Serve the chicken fried steak immediately with the pan gravy and your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or creamy coleslaw.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

56g

Carbs

9g

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