Easy Homemade Chicken Gravy Recipe
This easy homemade chicken gravy recipe is smooth, rich, and ready in just a few minutes. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it works perfectly with or without chicken drippings.
Servings: 6
Calories: 78kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 5 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth or chicken drippings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a saucepan.
- Whisk in the flour until smooth and combined to form a roux.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth (or drippings), whisking constantly until smooth.
- Add the salt and pepper and continue stirring.
- Simmer for a few minutes until the chicken gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- With or without drippings: This chicken gravy recipe works with chicken drippings or broth. Drippings add extra flavor, but broth makes a delicious homemade gravy too.
- To thicken gravy: Let the gravy simmer a little longer. If needed, whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water, stir it in, and simmer until thickened.
- To thin gravy: Add a splash of chicken broth and whisk until smooth.
- Season to taste: Adjust salt, pepper, or add herbs like thyme, sage, or parsley for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
