Hot Honey Bacon Chicken Fried Steak

• 1 ½ pounds cube steak, tenderized
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• ½ cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• ½ cup honey
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps

1. 1 Season the cube steak with salt and pepper.
2. 2 In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
3. 3 Dip each steak piece into beaten eggs mixed with buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.
4. 4 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. 5 Fry the steak pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
6. 6 While steak cooks, combine honey, hot sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
7. 7 Heat the honey mixture over low heat until warmed through.
8. 8 Place cooked steak on a serving plate, top with crumbled bacon, and drizzle with hot honey.
9. 9 Serve immediately.

Equipment

• skillet
• meat mallet
• saucepan

Variations

• Add diced jalapeños to the hot honey for extra kick.
• Use almond flour for a gluten-free option.

Substitutions

• Use buttermilk substitute (1 tbsp lemon juice + milk) if needed.
• Maple syrup can replace honey for a different flavor profile.

Pairings

• A cold IPA beer
• Sweet tea

Nutrition

Tips

• Use a meat mallet to tenderize the steak if it's not pre-tenderized.
• Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat.

Freezing: Freezes well for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently in a skillet.

Serving Suggestions

• Creamed corn
• Garlic mashed potatoes
• Steamed green beans

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