Restaurant Chicken Gravy
Indulge in the rich, velvety perfection of homemade Restaurant Chicken Gravy, a recipe that brings classic comfort food to your kitchen. Made with a simple yet flavorful base of unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and chicken broth, this creamy gravy gets an extra touch of indulgence from heavy cream and optional chicken drippings for enhanced depth. Seasoned with hints of garlic and onion powder and finished with a garnish of fresh parsley, this easy-to-make gravy is ready in just 25 minutes and pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, or biscuits. Elevate your home-cooked meals with this restaurant-quality addition that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 0.25 cups Cooked chicken drippings (optional for extra flavor)
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is fully melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour. Continue whisking for 2-3 minutes to create a smooth roux and cook out the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
If using chicken drippings, add them into the gravy for additional depth of flavor.
Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently until it begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the gravy cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Serve warm over chicken, mashed potatoes, or any dish of your choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1057 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.0 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.4 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 264 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 3091 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 710 mg | 15% | |
*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.
