I had heard stories about Texas-sized chicken fried steak before, but I figured people were exaggerating. Then I walked into Hickory Hollow Restaurant and Catering in Houston and watched a server carry out what looked like an entire steak draped over a pizza pan.
The crispy golden breading hung over the edges, and I realized every single story had been true. This place serves the kind of chicken fried steak that makes you stop mid-bite and wonder how something so simple can taste so incredible.
The Old West decor, the smell of fresh gravy, and the sight of happy diners digging into massive portions told me I was about to experience something genuinely Texan. Some food just belongs to a place, and this chicken fried steak belongs right here in the Lone Star State.
A Plate That Defies All Expectations
Walking up to the counter at Hickory Hollow, I scanned the menu board and noticed three sizes listed for the chicken fried steak. Small, medium, and large…