Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy

Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy recipe videos

Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy is a beloved American comfort food, particularly iconic in the Southern and Texan culinary traditions. It consists of a tenderized beef cube steak, coated in a seasoned flour batter, pan-fried until golden and crispy, and then smothered in a rich, creamy white gravy made from the pan drippings.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-calorie, high-fat dish, with a single serving often exceeding 800 calories, primarily from the fried coating and the gravy. It provides a significant amount of protein from the beef, but is also high in saturated fat and sodium, while offering limited vitamins or fiber.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	650 kcal
Protein	30 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	38 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	350 mg
Zinc	5 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Selenium	25 mcg

Per 1 piece (200 g) with 1/4 cup (60 g) gravy · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Despite its name, the dish contains no chicken; the 'chicken fried' refers to the cooking method being similar to how fried chicken is prepared. Culturally, it's a staple of 'blue-plate specials' and diner cuisine, representing a hearty, no-frills approach to cooking that transforms a tough, inexpensive cut of meat into a satisfying meal.