Classic Chicken Fried Steak Fingers A Southern Discourse Recipes

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK FINGERS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour and spices and season with salt and pepper. (Set aside 3 tablespoons for gravy.) In another shallow bowl, whisk together milk and eggs. Season steak generously with salt and pepper. Working in batches, dredge steak thoroughly in flour mixture to coat, then dip in egg mixture. Return steak to flour mixture and dredge once more.
• In a large deep-sided skillet over medium heat, heat 1/2 inch oil until shimmering (about 350°). Using tongs, add steak strips, one by one, and cook, in batches, until completely golden, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in reserved flour mixture and cook until golden, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until gravy is thick. Stir in chives and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve steak "fingers" with gravy for dipping.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK FINGERS WITH CREOLE MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Make Creole mustard sauce. In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients. Refrigerate until needed.
• Cut cube steak into 1-inch fingers, Season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Place 1/2 cup flour on a plate.
• Whisk together eggs, milk, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl.
• On another plate, combine 1/2 cup flour, saltine crumbs, Cajun seasoning and pepper.
• Pour about 2 inches of Vegetable oil in a Dutch oven and heat to 375 degrees.
• Dredge steak pieces in flour, shaking off excess.
• Dip in egg mixture and then coat with flour/saltine mixture.
• Fry steak fingers, working in 2 batches, until brown on both sides and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
• Place on wire rack to drain.

CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK FINGERS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Dip steak strips into egg mixture, then roll in crumbs., In skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Fry strips, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Add oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve with barbecue sauce or ranch dressing.

SOUTHERN CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• In medium bowl, place first 7 "dry" ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
• In another medium bowl, place the next 4 "liquid" ingredients and use whisk to mix well. Set aside.
• Carefully transfer dry mixture onto a dinner plate.
• Start heating oil of your choice to a medium high heat in large skillet (Cast Iron is true Southern style).
• The oil should be about 1/4" to 1/2" deep and should not cover the entire cutlet.
• Take a cutlet and dredge in flour mixture.
• Take same cutlet and dip in egg mixture until entirely coated.
• REPEAT dredging same cutlet in flour mixture.
• Repeat process for each cutlet.
• Discard unused egg and flour mixtures.
• In well heated oil, carefully place cutlets and fry until golden brown on bottom.
• Turn each cutlet over to brown the other side.
• Each side should take about 4 - 5 minutes.
• Place fried cutlets on paper towels to drain excess oil.
• Pour off all but 1/4 C grease from skillet.
• Heat to a Medium High temperature.
• Slowly add Flour whisking until well blended. (Don't use leftover flour/cornmeal mixture).
• When the color slightly begins to darken, slowly add milk.
• Continue whisking to prevent lumps.
• Gravy will begin to bubble and thicken.
• Add evaporated milk and whisk well.
• Add chicken stock and whisk well.
• Add Salt and Pepper, blending well.
• Allow gravy to simmer 2 minutes on low heat.
• Turn off heat and allow to sit 2-5 minutes before serving.
• Gravy will thicken nicely.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk. In a separate shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, pepper, salt and paprika. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then flour mixture., In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cheese.