Chicken fried steak (also known as country fried steak) is a piece of beef steak (tenderized cubed steak) coated with seasoned flour and pan fried. It is associated with Southern U.S. cuisine and hospitality. Its name is likely due to the dish's similar preparation as with fried chicken, and chicken fried steak is also similar to the classic Austrian dish Wiener Schnitzel, a tenderized veal cutlet, coated with breadcrumbs and fried.

Mayor to town- "Lose 1 million lbs" With a button-popping spread of cornbread, sausage and gravy, chicken fried steak and pecan pie designated as Oklahoma's official state meal, it's no surprise that Oklahoma City's mayor wants to put the city on a diet.

With a button-popping spread of cornbread, sausage and gravy, chicken fried steak and pecan pie designated as Oklahoma's official state meal, it's no surprise that Oklahoma City's mayor wants to put the city on a diet.

From the Bon Appétit "Best American Restaurants" special on the Food Network.

A tale of Texas.

Healthy Vegatable Fried Rice, Easy Pleasing Meatloaf, Perfect Fried Chicken, Grilled Shrimp with Couscous Salad, Olive-Stuffed Chicken with Almonds, Spaghetti with Tuna and Fresh Tomato Sauce, Chile-Rubbed Flank Steak with White Polenta...