Chicken-Fried Steak

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Chicken fried steaks are thin cutlets of beef that have been breaded and fried until crisp and golden brown. The creamy gravy that accompanies the steaks should be well seasoned and not too thick.

SERVES 6

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Although this truck-stop favorite often gets a bad rap, chicken-fried steak can be delicious when cooked just right. Poorly prepared versions feature dry, rubbery steaks that snap back with each bite, coated in damp, pale breading and toppe...

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