Southern Fried Chicken Fillet with Sauce

Southern Fried Chicken Fillet with Sauce

This dish we made last night was phenomenal; It deserves more than just 5 stars!

Ah, chicken fried steak, the ultimate comfort food that wraps you in the warm embrace of Southern

cuisine without having to leave the house. Its origins are as comforting as the dish itself: they go back

to the cozy mix of country cuisine and Wiener Schnitzel of German immigrants. This dish embodies

the culinary alchemy of transforming a humble piece of meat into a tender, crispy, golden wonder. It’s

the kind of food that feels like a warm hug after a hard day.This dish, of course, requires the

accompaniment of creamy mashed potatoes, ready to lovingly embrace the rich, creamy gravy. Add a

side of lightly buttered green beans or a hearty head of corn to add a fresh contrast to your plate.

And for an absolute feel-good experience, a biscuit as a side dish would be welcomed with open arms

at every table.

Southern Fried Chicken Fillet with Sauce

Ingredients:

For the steak:

4 tender cube steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 large eggs

1/4 cup milk

Vegetable oil, for frying

For the sauce:

2 tablespoons leftover oil for frying

2 tablespoons flour, use for everything

2 cups milk

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Prepare the topping: In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked

paprika and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Egg Beat: Whisk eggs and milk together in another shallow bowl.

Coat the fillets: Dip each fillet first in the flour mixture, then in the beaten egg, and again in the flour

mixture to create a double layer of crunch.

Frying: Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the fillets

until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.Avoid overcrowding. Drain on paper towels.

Prepare the sauce: Leave about 2 tablespoons of frying oil in the pan. Add the flour and cook until it

begins to brown. Gradually add the milk until you have a smooth sauce without lumps.Season with

salt and pepper and continue stirring until the mixture has thickened.

Serve: Place the fillets on a plate and cover generously with sauce.

Variations and Tips:

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture to warm it up slightly.

Swap the cube steaks for chicken breasts to get a fried chicken version.

leftovers? Reheat in the oven on a rack to retain the crispiness.

For a lighter touch, balance the richness with a salad.This chicken fried steak recipe is easy, very filling,

and perfect for those times when you want to treat your loved ones (or yourself) to a special meal at

home. Enjoy this comforting dish and let the flavors of the South comfort you with every delicious

bite.

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