Craving that classic Southern comfort food but want to keep it healthy? Prepare to have your taste buds blown away by this mouthwatering Paleo Chicken Fried Steak that proves you don't need grains to create an incredibly crispy, golden-brown masterpiece! This recipe transforms the traditional dish into a nutritious, low-carb sensation that will make you forget you're eating a diet-friendly meal. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a restaurant-quality dish that's both delicious and nutritionally smart.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Paleo
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound cubed steak
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Cooking oil for frying
- 1 cup cauliflower rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by patting the cubed steak dry with paper towels to ensure a crisp coating.
- In a shallow dish, mix almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create the breading mixture.
- Beat the eggs in a separate shallow bowl until well combined.
- Dip each piece of cubed steak first into the beaten eggs, ensuring complete coverage.
- Immediately transfer the egg-coated steak to the almond flour mixture, pressing gently to coat thoroughly on all sides.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and is hot enough for frying.
- Carefully place the coated steaks into the hot oil, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the steak reaches 145°F (63°C) for food safety.
- Remove steaks from the skillet and let rest on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
- While steaks are resting, quickly prepare cauliflower rice as a side dish.
- Plate the chicken fried steak with cauliflower rice, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately.
Tips
- Pat the cubed steak completely dry before breading to ensure maximum crispiness and better coating adhesion.
- Use a meat thermometer to accurately check the internal temperature, ensuring your steak is perfectly cooked at 145°F.
- Choose a high-heat cooking oil like avocado or coconut oil for authentic Paleo-friendly frying and great flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet - cook steaks in batches to maintain oil temperature and achieve that perfect golden crust.
- Let the steaks rest for a few minutes after cooking to help redistribute the juices and maintain tenderness.
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to your almond flour coating mixture.
- If you want an even crispier coating, you can double-dip the steak in egg and almond flour mixture before frying.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 32g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 120mg
