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Texas Roadhouse Chicken Fried Steak

This Texas Roadhouse Chicken Fried Steak tastes like a restaurant meal at home with a tender inside and crispy outside, perfect served hot with gravy.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound beef round steak Tenderized and cut into portions, if needed.
  • 1 cup buttermilk Used for soaking the steak.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour For dredging the steak.
  • 1 teaspoon salt For seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper For seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder For seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder For seasoning.
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika For flavor.
  • Oil for frying Oil for frying Use enough to fry the steak.
  • optional Gravy For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Tenderize the beef round steak and cut into portions if needed.
  2. Soak the steak in buttermilk for about 1 hour.
  3. In a bowl, mix the flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  4. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  5. Remove steak from the buttermilk and let excess drip off.
  6. Dredge the steak in the flour mix until well coated.
  7. Fry the steak in hot oil until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side.
  8. Drain the cooked steak on paper towels.
  9. Serve with gravy if desired.

Notes

Pound the steak thin for tender bites. Let the buttermilk soak for at least 1 hour. Make sure the oil is hot but not smoking, and do not crowd the pan while frying.