Low Sodium Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy
Indulge in Southern comfort without the guilt with this Low Sodium Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy recipe. Perfectly tenderized round steak is seasoned with a salt-free spice blend, coated in a crisp, golden crust, and pan-fried to perfection. The rich, homemade gravy is crafted with low sodium chicken broth and unsalted butter, ensuring bold flavor while keeping the dish heart-healthy. This recipe uses pantry staples like paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to layer in savory goodness, making it a delicious option for those watching their sodium intake. Ready in about an hour, this quintessential comfort food serves up classic taste with better-for-you ingredients—ideal for a weeknight dinner or a weekend treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Round steak
- 2 tablespoons Salt-free seasoning blend
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 cups Low sodium chicken broth
- 1.5 cups Buttermilk
- 1 Egg
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Milk
Instructions
Cut the round steak into four equal portions and tenderize with a meat mallet until about 1/4 inch thick.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, ground black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
In another shallow dish, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until smooth.
Season the tenderized steaks with the salt-free seasoning blend on both sides.
Dredge each piece of steak in the flour mixture, dip into the buttermilk mixture, and then coat again in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Carefully place the coated steaks in the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Remove the steaks and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Drain the skillet of all but 2 tablespoons of oil and add the unsalted butter, allowing it to melt over low heat.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of the reserved flour mixture. Cook and stir until the mixture is golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Slowly whisk in the low sodium chicken broth and milk, and continue whisking until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Season the gravy with additional pepper or salt-free seasoning blend to taste.
Serve the chicken fried steaks hot, drizzled with the low sodium gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.3 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.2 g | 246% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 71.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 706 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 3432 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.9 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.6 g | ||
| Protein | 187.1 g | 374% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.6 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 938 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 26.6 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 3643 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
