Description
Summer Chicken Fried Steak is a delightful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy, golden crust, topped with rich, creamy gravy. Perfect for sunny barbecues or cozy family dinners, this recipe brings together savory flavors and comforting textures that will leave everyone craving more. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make comfort food that embodies the essence of summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Gravy mix (optional)
Instructions
- Gently pound each chicken breast to about half an inch thick.
- In one bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F).
- Fry each piece for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare gravy as per package instructions if using store-bought.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in buttermilk overnight. - If desired, substitute chicken with pork or turkey for a different twist on this classic recipe.