Description
This easy chicken gravy recipe is a rich and flavorful addition to any meal. Made with simple ingredients, this homemade gravy is perfect for drizzling over mashed potatoes, roasted chicken, or biscuits.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 1-Tbsp pieces
- 6 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 1 Tbsp chicken base
Seasonings:
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional:
- 3 Tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and cook until lightly golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add Stock: While whisking, slowly pour in chicken stock. Stir in chicken base, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Simmer: Bring mixture to a light simmer, stirring constantly.
- Adjust Consistency: Thin with up to 1/2 cup more broth as needed.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in heavy cream if desired for a creamier gravy. Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- If the gravy is too thick, add more broth to reach the desired consistency.
- This gravy can be refrigerated and reheated; thin with a little broth when reheating if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: chicken gravy, homemade gravy, easy recipe, comfort food
