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Chicken Fried Steak — traditional dish from Texas, United States
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥630kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾38gCarbs
🥑42gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Chicken Fried Steak

How to order / say it
Say it Chicken Fried Steak — [chik-en fried steyk]
Order I'd like the chicken fried steak, please.
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A breaded cutlet of beef fried and served with gravy.

Why try it?

Chicken fried steak embodies the fusion of Southern cooking and Western tradition, common in Las Vegas homestyle diners and restaurants. It's a hearty meal that reflects the comfort food aspect of the city's diverse culinary landscape.

How it tastes

The steak is tender inside and crispy outside, with a rich, creamy gravy adding savory flavor. Its crispy, golden crust is achieved with seasoned flour and is perfectly complemented by mashed potatoes or biscuits.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Originating from Texas in the late 19th century, chicken fried steak made its way to Las Vegas as chefs from the South introduced their cooking styles. It became a fixture in Las Vegas dining due to the city's growing appetite for hearty, filling meals.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 450 g beef steak
  • 🌾 100 g flour
  • 🥛 250 ml milk
  • 🥚 1 egg
  • 🧂 5 g salt
  • 🧂 3 g black pepper
  • 🫒 100 ml oil

Method

  1. 1 Pound steak to tenderize and season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Dredge in flour, dip in egg wash, then dredge again.
  3. 3 Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy on both sides.
  4. 4 Serve with gravy made from pan drippings.

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