Texas Roadhouse Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

Texas Roadhouse Country Fried Steak is one of our favorite menu items at Texas Roadhouse. When my family loves a menu item at their favorite restaurant, we try and recreate it at home.

The chicken fried steak is dipped into a egg and flour mixture and then fried to perfection. We also love to make the creamy gravy to top the fried steak. These two combine make the perfect meal.

This stove top recipe is one of my favorites. You may also love this recipe – Texas Roadhouse Country Fried Chicken Recipe or Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken Recipe.

Why is it Called Chicken Fried Steak?

Chicken Fried Steak originates because of the style of cooking. A chicken fried steak is prepared similar to fried chicken. The steak is seasoned with flour, and then dipped in egg and milk.

This gives the steak a coating so when you deep fry in oil, it has a crispy texture. Which is similar to Fried Chicken.

Ingredients

• Boneless Sirloin Steak – Pounded to ¼ inch thick with a meat mallet
• Garlic Powder – If you are out, check out The Best Garlic Powder Substitute
• Cayenne Pepper – Delicious spicy flavor but if you are out check out the Best Cayenne Pepper Substitute
• Buttermilk – Gives the steaks the best crispy texture.
• Butter – We used salted butter

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How to Make Texas Roadhouse Chicken Fried Steak 

• Step 1 – Prepare Steaks – Pound out the steaks until they are approximately 1/4” thick and there should be 4 pieces.  
• Step 2 – Mix dry ingredients – In a shallow bowl, mix together the ¾ cup of flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. 
• Step 3 – Mix milk and eggs – Then in a separate shallow bowl whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. 

Step 4 – Dip steak in dry and wet mixtures – Then dip and coat the steaks in the flour mixture.  Then dip the steak in the egg mixture and then back into the flour again.

Step 5 – Cook Steaks – Gently place each coated steak into the oil and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the steak is lightly golden brown. 

• Step 6 – Place on paper towel and drain – Drain the steak on a plate lined with a paper towel or wire rack.
• Step 7 – Place in oven – Then place the chicken fried steak on a sheet pan in the oven while you fry the remaining steaks. 
• Step 8 – Melt butter and flour for gravy – Combine the butter and flour in a medium saucepan. 
• Step 9 – Add Milk to melted butter mixture – Heat over medium high heat until the butter is melted and the flour is cooked.  Then pour in the 2 cups of milk and whisk it in to make sure there are no lumps.  
• Step 10 – Simmer Gravy – Allow the gravy to simmer for 3-5 minute until it thickens.  If the gravy is too thick, add more milk and if the gravy is too thin, allow it to continue to simmer until it has thickened.  
• Step 11 – Serve Warm and Enjoy – Then serve the chicken fried steak with the gravy poured top and enjoy!  

Recipe Tips

• Steaks – Make sure to pound the steaks to about the same size. This helps to cook the steaks evenly.
• Dipping Steaks – Make sure to pack the flour onto the steaks so that it’s completely coated and covered with egg mixture. This creates the best breading on the steaks.
• Cooking Steaks – You can cook the steaks in any skillet but we recommend cooking in a cast iron skillet.

What Cut of Meat is Best for Chicken Fried Steak?

We used a sirloin steak but you can also use a cube steak, a tenderized steak or a round steak. This recipe was created to make a cheap cut of steak to taste better.

We recommend to pound steak into about ¼ inch thick to make a thin slice.

How to Make Gravy for Chicken Fried Steak?

Making white gravy is an easy process with simple ingredients. It is worth it for this recipe to make Homemade White Gravy. Simply melt the better and flour in a skillet then add in the milk. Whisk the ingredients together until there are no lumps.

Continue stirring until gravy forms. If it is to thick, you can always add in more milk.

What to Serve with Chicken Fried Steak?

Chicken Fried Steak makes the perfect comfort food. Serving with your favorite side dishes completes this meal.

• Homemade Mashed Potatoes
• Boiling Corn on the Cob
• Microwave Baked Potatoes
• Salad