Chicken fried steak

Ingredients

• 4 thin-cut steaks or tenderized/cube steak
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 tbsp cream
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• lemon juice (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-heat the oven to 160°C/320°F. Heat a large frying pan/skillet and add 1-2cm (half inch) of oil.

2. 2

   Place the eggs and the flour in two separate bowls or dishes big enough to bread the steak. Add the spices to the flour and mix well.

3. 3

   Place the steak first in the flour, then dredge in egg and then again in flour, pressing down to ensure good coverage.

4. 4

   Fry for 4-5 minutes per side until crisp and golden.

5. 5

   Remove from the pan and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Place in the oven to keep warm while you continue cooking the remaining steaks.

6. 6

   To make the gravy, pour off the excess oil and wipe out most of the flour with paper towels.

7. 7

   Place the pan back over the heat and add the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and then the chicken stock, a little at a time until the sauce is the desired consistency. Allow to simmer and thicken for a few minutes then season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

8. 8

   Serve the chicken fried steak with the gravy, mashed potatoes and vegetables of your choice.