A similar dish is sometimes known as ''country fried steak'' in other parts of the United States, where it is subject to some regional variations. On rare occasions there is a brown gravy, and occasionally the meat is either pan-fried with little oil, or simmered in the gravy. In some areas, ''country steak'' may refer to Salisbury steak, a chopped or minced beef patty in brown gravy.

Is it true that is there a difference between chicken fried steak and country fried steak?
yes