Chicken Gravy
Elevate your comfort food game with this rich, homemade Chicken Gravy recipe! Made with savory chicken drippings, velvety roux, and a blend of simple yet flavorful seasonings like onion powder, garlic powder, and fresh parsley, this easy gravy is the ultimate companion to mashed potatoes, roasted chicken, or buttery biscuits. Ready in just 25 minutes, it strikes the perfect balance between creamy texture and bold, savory taste, ensuring every drizzle is a delight. Whether you're enhancing a holiday feast or a casual dinner, this smooth chicken gravy is guaranteed to impress. Optimize your next meal with this quick, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s as versatile as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken drippings
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
Collect 2 cups of chicken drippings from a roasted chicken. If you do not have enough drippings, supplement with chicken broth to make up the difference.
In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted and begins to bubble, whisk in 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, forming a roux. Continue to whisk the mixture for about 1 to 2 minutes, until it turns a light golden color.
Gradually pour in 2 cups of chicken drippings and 1 cup of chicken broth into the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
Season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of onion powder, and 0.25 teaspoon of garlic powder.
If desired, add 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and additional flavor.
Continue to simmer the gravy until it thickens to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary before serving.
Serve the chicken gravy hot, drizzled over your favorite dishes like mashed potatoes or roasted chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1731 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.9 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.1 g | 335% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 479 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 3900 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 296 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
