Authentic Texas Chicken Fried Steak Seasoning Mix Recipes

THE ULTIMATE TEXAS CHICKEN FRIED STEAK RECIPE

Steps:

• Begin with the round steak. Place the round steak inside the butcher paper it comes in, or use parchment or wax paper to cover the individual steaks on both sides while pounding flat. Pound out your steaks with a tenderizing mallet to thin 1/4-inch slices. They will get bigger and wider as you go. I alternate between the spiky side and the flat side of the mallet as I go.
• Combine the flour, seasoning salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and cornstarch in a bowl and whisk it well, then place it on a large platter.
• In a glass dish (big enough to dunk a whole steak) combine the three eggs and milk and whisk into a thin mixture to make an egg wash.
• Dip each steak into flour, shake it off, then into egg wash, shake it off, then back into the flour. Place each steak on a nice big cookie sheet. Repeat with all the steaks, then transfer into the refrigerator for a half-hour. Do not skip this step. This is giving the flour mixture time to bind and develop. Meanwhile, you can clean up, remembering to reserve 4 tablespoons of seasoned flour for the gravy.
• To cook the steaks, fill a cast-iron skillet about halfway with canola oil. Heat the oil to 350°F on medium-high heat. (You can test the oil with the back of a wooden spoon. When it bubbles around the spoon, it's hot enough. This happens at about 350°F.)
• Using tongs, place a steak in the oil. It should immediately start to bubble and cook, but not explode with activity. If it does, you will want to turn the heat down a nudge. Depending on the size of your skillet, you can cook two or more at the same time. Especially if you preheated that cast-iron skillet. You may have to monitor the heat when adding new steaks. I think a good secret is to let the majority of the first steak get nice and well fried on one side before trying to add in another one.
• Watch the edges of the steak for a golden-brown color. The edges will tell you what it looks like underneath! When you feel like the sides look golden brown, flip the steak and repeat frying on the other side, 4-5 minutes depending on the pan used.
• As each steak is done, remove it from the pan and immediately salt it on each side. Hold on a cookie sheet in a preheated oven at about 225°F. This will keep them hot while you cook the other steaks, but they are best served quickly for maximum crispiness.
• When all of the steaks are resting and toasting in the oven, pour all the grease out of the skillet except about 3-4 tablespoons and turn the heat down to low. Sprinkle in the reserved flour and whisk until a brown paste begins to form.
• Slowly whisk in one can of milk and whisk until it is thoroughly combined. Turn the heat up to medium and whisk as the gravy begins to take form and thicken, which happens when the mixture starts to simmer. Little bubbles will begin to form. Keep the heat around medium.
• I usually add another 1/2 can of milk as I decide how thin/thick I want my gravy . . . that's just a preference thing. Feel free to do what you like. Add the lemon juice, onion and garlic powder, and salt. We crack freshly ground pepper in just before serving and sprinkle on fresh thyme from our herb garden.
• Top the chicken-fried steaks with gravy and serve with your favorite sides.

THE BEST CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Pound the steaks to about 1/4-inch thickness. Place 2 cups of flour in a shallow bowl. Stir together the baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt in a separate shallow bowl; stir in the buttermilk, egg, Tabasco Sauce, and garlic. Dredge each steak first in the flour, then in the batter, and again in the flour. Pat the flour onto the surface of each steak so they are completely coated with dry flour.
• Heat the shortening in a deep cast-iron skillet to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Fry the steaks until evenly golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Place fried steaks on a plate with paper towels to drain. Drain the fat from the skillet, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid and as much of the solid remnants as possible.
• Return the skillet to medium-low heat with the reserved oil. Whisk the remaining flour into the oil. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to release solids into the gravy. Stir in the milk, raise the heat to medium, and bring the gravy to a simmer, cook until thick, 6 to 7 minutes. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Spoon the gravy over the steaks to serve.

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Mix all together.
• Take pieces of chicken and dip in slightly beaten raw egg.
• Roll in spices.
• Fry chicken in oil.
• Bake in foil,metal or glass pan in a 350F degrees oven for 45 minutes.

COWBOY STEAK SEASONING

Steps:

• In a large fry pan over medium low flame, toss in all the seasonings except the brown sugar.
• Let the spices bloom until they just begin to color and the aroma from the pan is killer.
• Remove from the heat, transfer bowl and stir in the brown sugar.

TEXAS CHICKEN FRIED STEAK AND GRAVY

Steps:

• Put the flour in a shallow bowl.
• In another, stir together the salt, pepper, soda, baking powder, egg, buttermilk, Tabasco, and garlic.
• Dredge each steak in flour, then buttermilk mixture, and coat again in the flour.
• Using a cast iron skillet or dutch oven, pour in 4 inches of oil and heat to medium high.
• When the oil is ready, fry the steaks about 4 minutes on each side, or until browned.
• Remove to a platter lined with paper towels.
• Pour off all but 6 tbs of the oil and add 6 tbs flour (I use the dredging flour) and make a roux.
• Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve over the chicken fried steaks.

MY VERY FAMOUS GREEK VILLAGE STEAK SEASONING

Steps:

• Put oregano into a bowl.
• Tip salt in to the oregano, and mix it till when you dip your finger in and taste it, it is just salty enough for your liking.
• Add remaining ingredients (you can add as much or as little ground pepper as you like for your taste).
• Store it in a jar in fridge.
• Then, when you come home from work exhausted, you just sprinkle it on your meat, chicken, fish or potatoes, and grill it.
• You can brush the food with olive oil before you put the seasoning if you want, this makes it moister. Enjoy! Opa!

HOMEMADE SEASONING MIX FOR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a ziploc bag.
• Add`chicken, shake to coat.

SAVORY SOUTHERN FRIED SEASONING

Steps:

• 3/8 TEASPOON IS 1/4 TEASPOON PLUS ONE-HALF OF 1/4 TEASPOON. TO PREPARE A SINGLE BATCH OF FRIED CHICKEN OR TWO BATCHES PORK CHOPS OR CHICKEN FRIED STEAK, FOLLOW THIS RECIPE: 1 tablespoon fine sea salt, 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons celery salt, 2 teaspoons ground sage, 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered sugar, 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme, 1.4 teaspoon ground mace (or 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg), 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground rosemary, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Shake mixture well in a resealable container with 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour and 1/4 cup cornstarch.
• GRIND fennel seeds, rosemary leaf, and thyme, separately in a clean spice mill or coffee grinder, as finely as possible (for best grinding results, use 4 tablespoons of each).
• MEASURE all recipe ingredients into a medium resealable container then seal.
• SHAKE container well until thoroughly blended (if necessary, break up any clumps by pressing mixture with the back of a spoon, then re-seal and shake mixture again).
• STORE tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from light.
• FOR FRIED CHICKEN BREADING: Measure 1 3/4 cups flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/3 level cup of this seasoning in a resealable container. Seal and shake well. If double-breading chicken, add an another 5 teaspoons flour and 1 teaspoon cornstarch to breading.
• FOR CHICKEN FRIED STEAK OR PORK CHOP BREADING: Measure 7/8 cup of flour (3/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons), 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 8 teaspoons (2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons) of this seasoning into a resealable container. Seal and shake well. If double-breading chicken fried steak or pork chops, add an another 5 teaspoons flour and 1 teaspoon cornstarch to breading.
• ENJOY!

BIG JOHN'S SPICY CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Beat together the egg and milk then set aside.
• Combine the flour and spices, mix well, and spread onto a flat tray or plate.
• Dip each steak into the milk/egg mixture and dredge each in the flour mixture, then dip back into the milk/egg mixture.
• Heat 1/2 inch deep cooking oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
• Check the temperature with a drop of the egg/milk mixture; if it pops and sizzles, it's ready.
• Carefully place each steak into the hot oil, allowing to fry for 3 to 5 minutes, then turn over and cook another 3 to 5 minutes, depending upon the size of the cutlets.
• Remove steaks from oil and allow to drain on paper towel.
• Leave about 3-4 tablespoons of the oil from frying the steak in the skillet and reduce heat to medium.
• Combine all ingredients for gravy on a bowl and mix until flour is desolved.
• Pour into skillet and cook until desired thickness is reached.