Oven Baked Chicken Fried Steak

Oven Baked Chicken Fried Steak: Classic Southern Comfort, Made Lighter & Easier 🍗🥩🍽️
Craving the crispy, comforting goodness of chicken fried steak—but without the mess of deep frying? This Oven Baked Chicken Fried Steak is everything you love about the Southern classic: tender, breaded beef with a golden, crunchy coating… all baked to perfection in your oven.

It’s a homestyle meal that feels indulgent but is easier, less greasy, and weeknight-friendly. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and a rich country gravy, this baked version delivers down-home flavor without standing over a hot skillet.

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Baked, not fried — Less oil, less mess, and still super crispy

🥩 Tender, juicy steak — Coated in seasoned crumbs that stay crunchy

🍽️ Comfort food made easy — All the Southern flavor with less fuss

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family favorite — Hearty, filling, and always a crowd-pleaser

📝 Ingredients
For the Steaks:

4 cube steaks (tenderized round steaks)

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with a splash of vinegar)

1 1/2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2–3 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil spray (for crisping)

Optional Country Gravy:

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour

2 cups milk

Salt & black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack for crispier results.

2. Set Up Your Breading Station
Bowl 1: Mix flour with salt, pepper, and spices.

Bowl 2: Beat eggs with buttermilk.

Bowl 3: Seasoned breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes.

3. Bread the Steaks
Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Dredge each steak in flour, then dip in egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs. Press gently to help the coating stick.

4. Bake Until Golden
Place breaded steaks on the wire rack. Drizzle or brush lightly with melted butter or spray with cooking spray. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and golden brown.

5. Make the Gravy (Optional but recommended!)
In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

6. Serve & Enjoy
Serve steaks hot, smothered in country gravy and paired with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or buttery corn.

🍽️ Perfect Pairings
Creamy mashed potatoes or garlic mashed cauliflower

Southern green beans, collard greens, or corn on the cob

Buttermilk biscuits or dinner rolls

A crisp side salad for balance

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