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Chicken Gravy Recipe

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Chicken Gravy Recipe

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Chicken Gravy Recipe

Yield4
Prep5 min
Cook10 min
Total15 min

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4 steps

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm 3 tablespoons chicken pan drippings or melt butter. When the fat shimmers, whisk in 3 tablespoons flour and cook 1–2 minutes, stirring, until it smells toasty and looks blonde.

  2. 2

    Slowly pour in 2 cups warm chicken broth while whisking so no lumps form. Add ¼ teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon onion powder, then keep whisking as the mixture returns to a simmer.

  3. 3

    Simmer gently 5–8 minutes, whisking often, until the gravy coats the back of a spoon and leaves a clean line when you swipe a finger through it. Season with salt and black pepper after tasting.

  4. 4

    Stir in a splash of cream or milk if you want a softer, richer finish. Serve hot over chicken, mashed potatoes, or biscuits.

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