Bobby Flay Chicken Fried Steak

Bobby Flay Chicken Fried Steak is made with boneless round steak, buttermilk, flour, spices, and bacon. This hearty Bobby Flay Chicken Fried Steak recipe creates a tasty dinner that takes about 1 hour to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

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🍗 Bobby Flay Chicken Fried Steak Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pound boneless round steak, fat trimmed and pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Canola oil, for frying (about 2 inches deep in the pan)
• 1/2 pound slab bacon, cut into lardons
• 2 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour (for the gravy)
• 2 cups whole milk, heated
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish

🍲 How To Make Bobby Flay Chicken Fried Steak

1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Cut the steak into 4 equal pieces.
2. Season the buttermilk with a pinch of salt and pepper, and pour it into a medium-sized baking dish. In a separate bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Divide the flour mixture between two baking dishes.
3. Dredge each steak piece in the flour mixture, shake off the excess, then dip into the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off. Dredge again in the second dish of flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
4. Heat about 2 inches of canola oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry two steaks at a time until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season with a little more salt. Keep the cooked steaks warm on a rack in a baking sheet in the preheated oven.
5. In the same skillet, leave about 2 tablespoons of fat and the crispy bits from frying. Add the bacon lardons and cook until crisp and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
6. Reduce heat to medium, add the 2 heaping tablespoons of flour to the skillet, and cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the warm milk, and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens. Stir in the heavy cream and chopped thyme, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve the chicken fried steaks with gravy poured over each piece and topped with bacon lardons. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Use round steak to make it taste like real Chicken Fried Steak.
• Add plenty of spices; they make it tasty.
• Heat the oil well before frying to make it crispy, not greasy.
• Cook the gravy slowly to make it thick and flavorful.
• Soak the steak in buttermilk to make it soft and tasty.

🥘 What To Serve With Chicken Fried Steak?

Serve Chicken Fried Steak with classic Southern sides like mashed potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, and green beans. These sides taste great with the big flavors of the steak.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Chicken Fried Steak?

• In the fridge: Put the leftover steak in a sealed container and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• In the freezer: Wrap the leftover steak well in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then put it in a freezer bag. It can stay good for up to 2 months.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Chicken Fried Steak?

• In the oven: Heat the oven to 350°F, put the steak on a baking sheet, cover it with foil, and warm it for 10-15 minutes.
• In the air fryer: Set it to 350°F and heat the steak for 5-7 minutes until it’s evenly warm.
• In the microwave: Cover the steak with a damp paper towel and microwave on medium for 30-second bursts until it’s hot.

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Bobby Flay Chicken Fried Steak Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 648
• Total Fat: 122 g
• Saturated Fat: 23 g
• Carbohydrates: 83 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Protein: 56 g
• Cholesterol: 161 mg
• Sodium: 1396 mg