Description
Summer Chicken Fried Steak is a delightful dish that brings the joys of summer gatherings to your table. With golden-brown, crispy chicken coated in seasoned flour and served with a rich, creamy gravy, this recipe is perfect for family reunions or cozy dinners. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to impress your guests and evoke fond memories of backyard barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Tenderize chicken breasts by placing them between plastic wrap and pounding to about half an inch thick.
- In a bowl, mix buttermilk, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Dredge marinated chicken in flour until well-coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For gravy, lower heat and add flour to the skillet to make a roux. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then stir in heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with gravy (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg