What to Serve with Chicken Fried Steak: 25+ Sides
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 181kcal
In this round-up of 25+ side dishes for chicken fried steak, you'll find a variety of comforting and delicious options that perfectly match the rich, crispy flavors of this Southern classic. Whether you're craving classic mashed potatoes with creamy gravy, a tangy slaw, fluffy biscuits or fresh and flavorful chimichurri, these sides are sure to make your chicken fried steak dinner a hit!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds medium red potatoes
- 4 strips bacon cut into ½” pieces
- 1 red onion diced
- ½ cup minced celery including some leaves
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons coarse or stoneground German style mustard
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water by 2 inches .Season the water generously with salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes, until just tender. Drain.
- While the potatoes are still warm, peel and slice, or cube them, into a large serving bowl.
- Meanwhile, cook the sliced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-6 minutes stirring occasionally. Transfer the bacon to a plate topped with paper towels to drain. Pour out all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat from the pan.
- Add the onion to the bacon fat. Season with a pinch of salt and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in 1/4 cup water, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil and pour over potatoes. Toss to coat. Add the bacon, celery and parsley. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg