Easy Chicken Gravy (Without Drippings)
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Whip up some delicious Easy Chicken Gravy without relying on chicken drippings! Trust me, this homemade version outshines any store-bought option.
Elevate your meals with homemade chicken gravy that doesn’t require any drippings! Say goodbye to the store-bought stuff and hello to a rich, flavorful sauce that will take your dishes to the next level!
Creating your own chicken gravy is simpler than you think, and the taste is unbeatable. Perfectly creamy, savory, and completely customizable, it’s the ideal complement to mashed potatoes, biscuits, or roasted vegetables.
Who knew that with just a few basic ingredients, you could whip up a delicious gravy that makes your taste buds dance? Let’s swap out those processed packets for a recipe that’s all about freshness and flavor.
Ingredients
Whip up this delicious chicken gravy in no time with just a handful of pantry staples! Perfect for any occasion, it’s a comforting addition to your meals that’s sure to impress.
For the ingredient measurements and the entire recipe, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the blog post where the recipe card is located.
- Butter: For a rich and flavorful gravy, start with a solid roux! Unsalted butter is the way to go, it gives you the freedom to control the seasoning and add salt to your taste.
- Flour: To create a rich, velvety gravy, melt all-purpose flour in butter for that perfect thickening touch.
- Chicken broth: For a deliciously balanced gravy, opt for reduced-sodium chicken broth to keep the saltiness in check! And if you have some flavorful chicken drippings on hand, feel free to use those instead for an extra rich taste.
- Salt & pepper: Adjust according to taste.
Step by Step Directions
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the bottom of the blog post to the recipe card.
- Make the roux. Melt the butter in a saucepan then add flour and whisk to combine. Let cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add in broth. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Reduce heat a simmer until gravy is thickened, it only takes a few minutes.
- Season. Stir in the salt and pepper.
- Serve over chicken and mashed potatoes.
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Easy Chicken Gravy
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups unsalted chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- When the foaming subsides, add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until flour turns light brown, about 30 seconds.
- Slowly whisk in the broth and bring to simmer.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the gravy has thickened.
- Server over chicken.
Notes
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Refrigerate – Cool for 1 hour then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
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Reheat over low heat and add a little stock if the sauce is too thick.
Nutrition
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