Lightened up and easy to make, yet still so delicious, this Baked Chicken Fried Steak is a hearty dish your whole family will love!
This is chicken fried steak at its best! The beef is so moist and delicious because its baked slowly in the oven. Finally, I topped it with a rich chicken gravy which is irresistible!
So, what is chicken fried steak?
My boys call this dish 'a lie on a plate'.
Why?
Well, it isn't chicken, and it isn't fried. So it's really two lies!
But who's counting?!
(PS: I do have a true Chicken Potato Bake recipe which has chicken and is baked, LOL.)
(PPS: If you like to 'chicken fry' things that aren't actually chicken, try this Vegan Fried Chicken recipe! Don't be put off by the fact that it's vegan - this recipe is crispy, crunchy, and meaty and is actually so much better for you than chicken or beef!)
Anyway, I really do love a good chicken fried steak, but I can do without all the fat and calories. So one day when I was craving this dish, I decided to try it with a 'fake frying' method, which I also use with calamari (YUM) and actual chicken as well.
I couldn't believe how tasty it was!
Baked cube steak recipes are really popular among my readers. When cooked, they are so tender and juicy. Plus they are so filling.
You can never go wrong with beef recipes for dinner. One of my family favorites is this crock pot beef and mushroom recipe. It takes very little effort to make which means less work for me.
Recently, I discovered that beef and broccoli are best friends. I put them together in this crock pot beef and broccoli recipe which just made everyone jump with joy.
And if you are looking for more baked chicken recipes, I recently made this baked breaded lemon chicken which was well received by Thing 2!
I cheated a little in this chicken fried steak recipe by using cube steak from Certified Angus Beef, which is already tenderized when you buy it. But it was well worth it! However, you can also tenderize your own steak using a tenderizer if you have one.
How to make Chicken Fried Steak (Baked)
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Baked Chicken Fried Steak
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Combine flour, salt, and bread crumbs in one bowl.⅓ cup flour, 1 and ½ teaspoons salt, ⅔ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and milk together.2 egg whites, 2 tablespoons milk
- Dip one cube steak into the flour mixture first.1 and ½ pounds cube steak
- Next, dip the cube steak in the egg mixture.
- Dip it in the flour mixture one more time.
- Place on the baking sheet.
- Repeat the steps for the remaining steak cubes.
- Place tray in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- Turn the steaks over and bake for another 5-10 minutes.
- When the meat is done and the breading is browned, the chicken fried steak is ready.
- Warm the gravy in the microwave and serve alongside the steaks.12 ounces chicken gravy
Notes
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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Melissa
This looks absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing at the Family Joy Blog Link Party this week!
Crystal
I am so sick of the mess of frying and having to pay close attention to it. This might be my solution! I don't know how my gluten-free breading mixture will work though. I also need to try out the chicken gravy in a jar. Now that it is basketball season I need to expand my really quick dinner recipes beyond hotdaogs! Found you via think tank thursday
Lori
So good! Love that it's baked! Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It!
Sue
This looks delicious so thank you for sharing with us at #OvertheMoon Link Up. Hope to see you next week!
Wendy
I have never had chicken fried steak. It sounds delicious
Christina A Thomas
Two lies on a plate! That is the best name ever! My husband loves chicken fried steak but I avoid making it because it's so high in calories. I need to make your recipe and not tell him about your "lean tricks" I bet he will love it and be none the wiser! Nice job with this recipe.
shelby
Looks delicious Kristin! Grumpy would love this, he orders it when we go out but I've never made it at home for him. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Cindy @CindysRecipesAndWritings
I love that you used egg whites. I'd use a fat free gravy to complete this tasty dish!
Christie
I haven't had chicken fried steak in a while. I love that you can bake it! Definitely have to try this recipe.
Monica
I have to admit that Chicken fried steak is one of my favorite indulgences that I had living in Texas. I don't have it now that I live in Maryland unless I stop into Cracker Barrel but this is a wonderful way to enjoy it without the guilt!