Chicken Fried Steak without Buttermilk

This chicken fried steak without buttermilk is a dairy free version of the Southern classic! It is easy to make and delicious.

Chicken fried steak is a Southern favorite made from tenderized beef cutlets, which is then cooked like fried chicken and covered in country gravy.

However, like chicken fried chicken and Maryland fried Chicken, it has country gravy poured over it.

It is often served with mashed potatoes and green beans.

While buttermilk is a common ingredient in chicken fried steak, it is not a must, and this chicken fried steak is made without buttermilk.

History of Chicken Fried Steak

The origin of chicken fried steak is unknown, but it came from German and Austrian immigrants and to Texas.

They brought the concept of the Wiener schnitzel, which is a fried breaded veal cutlet.

By the the late 1800s, many regional cookbooks featured recipes for what we now call chicken-fried steak.

However, the earliest known use of the name "chicken-fried steak" is from a restaurant advertisement in the 19 June 1914 edition of the Colorado Springs Gazette newspaper.

Then, in 1943, an American cookbook featured a recipe for Wiener schnitzel, including a version of country gravy.

Tips for Making the Best Chicken Fried Steak 

• Pound the steak thin.  A thin steak will cook quicker and be less chewy
• Press the flour into the meat. The first time you dredge the steaks into the flour, use the heel of your hand to really press it in. That way, the coating will adhere better.
• Spoon hot oil over the steaks in the pan. You don't need to deep fry the chicken-fried steaks. You can easily shallow fry them in less oil. Help firm up the coating on top by spooning hot oil over the top before flipping the steaks.
• Use a warming oven. After you fry the steaks, keep them warm in a 200°F oven while you make the gravy.

Use the Drippings in the Pan to Make Gravy 

Chicken fried steak is usually served with country gravy, made with some of the drippings from the pan.

After you cook the steaks and while you are keeping them warm, remove all but the fat from the pan except what is called for in the country gravy recipe.

Why is it called chicken fried steak?

Chicken fried steak is called chicken fried steak because it is made the same way you'd make fried chicken.

Whats the difference between chicken fried steak and country fried steak?

There is no difference between chicken fried steak and country fried steak. They are just two different names for the same dish, just like country gravy and white gravy are the same thing.

HOW TO STORE

Once cooled, place in an airtight container and refrigerate. Store for 3 to 4 days.

HOW TO FREEZE

Freeze leftovers within 3-4 days.  Place in an airtight container or resealable freezer bag. 

Freeze for up to 6 months.  After that, it is still safe to eat but the quality begins to degrade.

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