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Chicken Gravy

This smooth and rich chicken gravy is easy to make using simple ingredients, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons chicken drippings (or butter)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
Seasonings
  • 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste Salt
Optional Additions
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
  • to taste Fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, or rosemary)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add chicken drippings or butter. Let it melt and warm through.
Making the Roux
  1. Whisk in flour and cook for about 2 minutes until lightly golden. Slowly add chicken broth, whisking constantly to keep it smooth.
Finishing Touches
  1. Add poultry seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened. Stir in cream or butter if using, then remove from heat.

Notes

To avoid lumps, add broth slowly and whisk constantly for the smoothest texture. Simmer gently, not at a rolling boil, and taste to adjust salt at the end since broths vary.