This post may contain affiliate links.For more information, please see our affiliate policy.Leave a ReviewJump to RecipeMy easy Chicken Fried Steak recipe taste just like the diner menu staple.

Battered in buttermilk, fried until crispy brown, and smothered in a delicious, creamy homemade gravy, enjoy Chicken Fried Steak for breakfast or dinner this week.  Admittedly, “Chicken Fried Steak” sounds like a pretty odd concept, especially if you think you’re going to make chicken.But the name of this diner menu mainstay makes a lot of sense when you think about it.

The steak is made like classic fried chicken (in a buttermilk batter), then fried to shatteringly crispy, golden brown perfection.What makes it even better than fried chicken, though, is the fact that most Chicken Fried Steak recipes, including mine, is the creamy gravy.It’s so luscious and layered with flavor, I could (and do) eat it by the spoonful.

It’s comfort food at it’s finest.Table of ContentsRecipe ingredientsIngredient notesStep-by-step instructionsRecipe tips and variationsFrequently Asked QuestionsChicken Fried Steak Recipe Recipe ingredients At a Glance: Here is a quick snapshot of what ingredients are in this recipe.Please see the recipe card below for specific quantities.

Ingredient notes Buttermilk: Snag a carton at the grocery store, or to make your own buttermilk, pour 1 cup of full-fat milk into a bowl.Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice or plain white vine

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