Healthier Chicken Fried Steak (Gluten Free Option)
This classic is crispy, perfectly fried and celebrates a truly creamy southern gravy.
Servings 6 people
Calories 390kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds cubed round steaks about 4 medium steaks
- 2 cups cassava flour gluten free 1:1, or all purpose flour works
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup milk raw or non homogenized preferred
- 3 cups pastured lard or refined coconut oil for frying vegetable oil will substitute
- 3 tablespoons pan drippings from chicken fried steak
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons all purpose flour or 1:1 gluten free flour will substitute
- 2 cups milk raw or non homogenized preferred
- salt and pepper to taste
Makes: 4 x 4inch rectangle
Instructions
- Place the cassava flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne in a shallow bowl and mix.
- Beat the eggs and milk in a second shallow bowl and beat well with a fork to combine.
- Dredge the steaks one at a time in the flour, pressing well. Then dip in the egg mixture and back in the flour. Set the steaks aside to rest while you heat the lard.
- In an 8-inch or larger cast iron or heavy skillet, heat the lard to 365 degrees over medium high heat.Add the steaks one or two at a time as your skillet has room and fry on the first side until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Flip and cook on the second side 4 minutes more or until the steaks are cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack to drain. Keep warm in a oven set to 200 degrees, or let them sit on the counter while you make the gravy.
For the gravy
- Add the cornstarch to the cold milk and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet, heat the drippings over medium heat until hot; about a minute then add the milk mixture. See note below if using all purpose flour. Increase heat to medium high. Whisk constantly until the gravy simmers and thickens; about 4 or 5 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and serve over chicken fried steak.
Notes
Note 1: If using all purpose flour or 1:1 gluten free flour for gravy: In the same skillet you cooked the chicken fried steaks in, heat the drippings over medium heat and add the flour to the drippings. Use a whisk to cook the flour 1 minute. Add milk and proceed with the recipe as directed.
Note 2: Serving suggestion is for a steak about the size of the palm of your hand; about 4x4 inches.
Nutrition
Serving: 1steak | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 514mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 314IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 5mg