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🍗 Chicken Fried Steak Bites Recipe 🍖

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These Chicken Fried Steak Bites are a fun and delicious twist on the classic Southern comfort dish. Bite-sized pieces of steak are battered, fried to perfection, and served with a creamy gravy for dipping. They make the perfect appetizer or main dish!

📋 Ingredients:

For the Steak Bites:

  • 1 lb cube steak, cut into bite-sized pieces 🥩
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder 🌿
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika 🌶️
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 🌶️
  • 2 large eggs 🥚
  • 1/4 cup milk 🥛
  • Vegetable oil for frying 🛢️

For the Gravy:

  • 2 tablespoons butter 🧈
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 1 cup milk 🥛
  • Salt and pepper to taste 🧂

📝 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Steak Bites:

  1. Cut the steak:
  • Slice the cube steak into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Bread the Steak Bites:

  1. Mix the dry ingredients:
  • In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  1. Whisk the wet ingredients:
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
  1. Coat the steak bites:
  • Dredge each piece of steak first in the seasoned flour, then dip it in the egg mixture, and finally coat it in the flour again for a double coating.

3. Fry the Steak Bites:

  1. Heat the oil:
  • In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  1. Fry the steak bites:
  • Fry the steak bites in batches, cooking for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan. Transfer the cooked bites to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

4. Make the Gravy:

  1. Melt butter:
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  1. Make a roux:
  • Stir in the flour to make a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
  1. Add milk:
  • Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Serve:

  1. Serve the steak bites:
  • Serve the Chicken Fried Steak Bites hot, with the creamy gravy on the side for dipping.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 350-400 kcal per serving

These Chicken Fried Steak Bites are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for dipping in rich, homemade gravy. They make a great appetizer or comfort-food dinner! 🍖🍗