Baked Chicken Fried Steak

4.14 from 93 votes

Lightened up and easy to make, yet still so delicious, this baked chicken fried steak is a hearty dish your whole family will love!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Servings: people

Author: Kristin

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine flour, salt, and bread crumbs in a bowl or shallow dish.
⅓ cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, ⅔ cup seasoned bread crumbs
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together.
3 egg whites, 3 tablespoons milk
Dip one cube steak into the flour mixture first.
1 ½ pounds cube steak
Then dip the cube steak in the egg mixture and coat it well.
Dip it in the flour mixture one more time (coat it lightly).
Place it on the baking sheet and repeat the for the remaining cube steaks.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Then flip the steaks over and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the steaks are cooked through and the breading is browned.
Optional: Warm the gravy in the microwave and serve alongside the steaks.
12 ounces chicken gravy

When dredging the steaks, use one hand for the flour mixture and the other for the egg white mixture to keep the coating from clumping. (Or you can use two sets of tongs.)
For extra crispiness, lightly mist the coated steaks with oil spray before baking.
Make sure the steaks are arranged in a single layer with space between them so they brown evenly.
If your cube steaks are very thick, pound them slightly for more even cooking.

If desired, you can add extra seasoning to the breadcrumb mixture—paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, or black pepper all work well.
Substitute panko breadcrumbs for an even crunchier exterior.
Swap the chicken gravy for peppery white gravy, mushroom gravy, or brown gravy.
You can amp up the flavor by adding a pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper to the breadcrumb mix.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F until heated through to help restore crispiness.
To freeze the cooked steaks, wrap them individually, place in a freezer-safe container or bag, and store for up to 2 months. Then thaw in the refrigerator before reheating for best texture.