: steak coated with batter, fried, and served with gravy

Examples of chicken-fried steak in a Sentence

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Today, this modern diner serves quintessential diner fare, like a Reuben sandwich and chicken-fried steak, but also caters to the Aggie crowd with college favorites like pizza and tacos. Katie Friel, Chron, 26 Jan. 2023 The new menu at Rookwood features American-style dishes such as burgers, pizza and chicken-fried steak, as well as more upscale dinners such as steaks and glazed pork chops. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2021

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First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chicken-fried steak was in 1914

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“Chicken-fried steak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chicken-fried%20steak. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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