If you haven’t tried Nashville Hot Chicken yet, you are missing a spicy chicken lovers treat. A lot of grocery stores are even starting to carry hot chicken spices to save you the time of putting together a rub. Legendary hot chicken places like Prince’s and Hattie B’s in Nashville rule the trend and you know when it goes national at places like KFC that they’re on to something. (For the record, KFC’s are actually just as good if not better than some of the hipster hot chicken places we’ve been to. We were pretty surprised!) But what happens when you’re craving a country breakfast classic with a spicy kick? Nashville Hot Chicken Fried Steak!
Cayenne pepper give the main kick but to someone like me, this recipe gives a moderate heat level. I love spicy foods but not to the point of burning off your tastebuds and then you can’t taste anything for hours. I like something that leaves a nice little tingle on the lips but is easily washed away with a swig of water and that’s what I get with this recipe. What else helps cut heat? Gravy, of course!
Cube steak is incredibly economical so something that tastes this awesome can actually be done on the cheap. I think we can all get on board with that! If you have people who aren’t into the hot thing, you can always omit the cayenne and double the smoked paprika. The video shows you how to bring it all together and what the recipe should look like in different stages.
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Nashville Hot Chicken Fried Steak
Ingredients
- 2 cube steaks
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cayenne
- 1 tbsp berbere (or 3 total tbsp of cayenne in lieu of berbere)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp hot sauce
Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup chicken bone broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
Instructions
- To a large bowl with 1/4 cup cornstarch, add 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp berbere seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp of garlic powder, ½ tsp black pepper and 1 tbsp of dark brown sugar. Stir until well combined.
- In a container large enough to fit your steaks, add 1 egg, ¼ cup of water and 1 tsp to 1 tbsp of chipotle hot sauce combined to make an egg wash.
- In a skillet over medium high heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter and add 3 tbsp of olive oil.
- Season the cube steaks with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Dredge the steak in the flour mixture first making sure it’s fully coated and shake off any excess.
- Then dip into the egg wash and then back into the flour mixture.
- Place the steak into the skillet and repeat the process with the other steak. Cook the steaks for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- When they’re ready, place them on an oiled cooking rack so the grease can drain off and place them in a 200 degree oven while I work on the gravy.
- Add 2 tbsp of butter to leftover bits in the skillet then add ¼ cup of flour and stir to make a roux making sure to scrape all of those bits off the bottom because that’s where the flavor is!
- Add 1 cup of chicken stock or bone broth and give it a stir.
- Add ½ cup of milk and stir until it thickens. Season with fresh black pepper to taste.
- When it’s almost totally thickened, add ½ tsp of smoked salt and taste and adjust the salt if needed.
- Plate up and cover with gravy.
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36 Comments
This is how I know we are meant to be friends: I clicked on your link in a link party because omg did that look good. I love when I click on a link and it turns out to be a blog friend. Day made. AND now I can make some hot chicken for my birthday week!!
You know it!! You commented on one of my posts a few weeks ago and I went to your site and was like “spirit animal…subscribe.” LOL This is definitely a birthday week splurge you won’t regret!
I live about 2 hours from Nashville and we go there fairly often. Will give those restaurants you mentioned a try!
They are wonderful and I think you’ll love them! When you aren’t in the mood for road trippin’, this is a close second!
Mmmm, sounds delicious! My husband loves spicy food so this would definitely be a hit at our house. Thank you for sharing on Party in Your PJ’s!
It’s a bit early to be drooling for hot chicken friend steak or at least that’s what I would have thought before I found this post on #BloggersPitStop now I’m thinking, anytime is the right time for this. Saved, shared and will be back for seconds. Hope this weekend treats you kindly. 🙂
It’s never too early or too late for chicken fried steak! 😉 Have a great weekend too!
Ahhhh! I need to try your recipe. Thanks for sharing a video! I am going to subscribe. 🙂 I have just shared my first YouTube video, too. I hope you get to watch it – this is the link if you are interested: https://youtu.be/Jad6G8cDtao
I am also going to pin this at Fiesta Friday board. Thanks for sharing your amazing recipe at Fiesta Friday party.
I think you’ll love it. It’s so yummy and with a good kick!
Your Nashville Hot Chicken will be a big hit here at the cottage, I love the kick in the recipe! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday for the party this week. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Thank you Miz Helen! The kick is awesome but not too hot once the gravy is on there.
This looks so amazing! I love spicy food and hot fried chicken especially. Definitely want to try this out for breakfast soon!
If you love hot chicken, you’re gonna LOVE this!
Thank you for sharing this recipe! I have never tasted chicken fried steak, But after reading this post, I want to try it! I especially like the sound of the gravy cooling off the spiciness. It sounds delicious!
It’s a good, filling breakfast (well, it’s good anytime!) and the gravy puts a nice balance to the heat.
I love cube steaks, and this is such a great way to enjoy them- that gravy! I like the chipotle sauce in there too- definintely trying this one next week!
I think you’ll love it! It’s not fiery hot, just a nice tingle in there to let you know it’s there. 😉
This post has me drooling! What a delicious comfort meal and I love all the heat!
If you like it spicy, you’ll love this and it’s definitely a new favorite comfort food!
I just tried hot chicken for the first time in Nashville last year and instantly fell in love! I bet this is just as good!!! Thanks for sharing on Friday Frenzy!
Stopping by from Modest Mom’s Link Up…
This looks, sooo amazing. Pinning it to put on our meal plan. Thank you for a beautiful recipe!
Yay!
I’ve never been to Nashville and never tried it before, but I’m thinking this would be perfect to serve at outdoor parties. Thank you for sharing the recipe at The Really Crafty link Party. Pinned.
I love chicken fried steak but I’ve never made it. You make it look so easy – I’d love it if you shared this at our What’s for Dinner party – http://www.lazygastronome.com/whats-for-dinner-sunday-link-up-146/
So glad you joined. Pinned this yummy recipe!
It’s very easy! Hope you’ll give it a try!
I haven’t had Chicken Fried Steak since we lived in Oklahoma more than 35 years ago. This post took me back, as I loved that dish! I will give it a try and surprise my husband one of these days. Chicken Fried Steak and Iced Tea….he’ll love it.
I hope he loves it!
I have some cube steak in the fridge just waiting for this recipe! Yum!
Looks yummy! I love that you spiced it up! One of my favorite dishes. Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
Kim
This sounds SO amazing! YUM!!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thank you!
Oh Heavens, this made my mouth water! Haha! Thank you for sharing this with us at the Homestead Blog Hop, we love having you join us!
Thank you so much for sharing on the Whisk It Wednesday Link Party! Tomorrow when the new party starts you will be one of the featured posts! Hope to see you there gain. ~ Carrie @ Carrie’s Home Cooking
We eat chicken fried steaks all the time, we also love spicy foods these are going to be right up our alley may have to have this for dinner tonight. Thanks for joining us at bloggers pit stop. Hope to see you next week
I think you’d love this! Great flavor for sure!