Fried chicken is a wonderful treat. It has an ultra-crispy exterior, a moist interior, and plenty of flavor. Little wonder we also love a properly cooked chicken-fried steak—a flavorful twist on fried chicken. The same technique applies—crispy outside, moist inside—but with beef this time.
It can be a bit confusing on a menu—is it chicken? Is it steak? Chicken-fried steak is a beef steak fried in the style of chicken—that is, oil-fried with a crispy coating.