🍗 Delicious Chicken Gravy Recipe 🍗
Chicken gravy is the perfect complement to your favorite chicken dishes, from roasted chicken to mashed potatoes. It's rich, savory, and adds a wonderful depth of flavor. Here's a simple and delicious recipe to make chicken gravy from scratch.
Chicken Gravy Recipe 🍗
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Drippings from roasted chicken (optional)
Instructions:
1. If you have drippings from roasted chicken, pour them into a measuring cup and let the fat rise to the top. Skim off the fat and discard it, keeping the flavorful drippings.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk continuously to form a roux. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the roux is golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
3. Gradually add the chicken broth to the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. If you're using drippings, add them along with the broth.
4. Continue to cook and whisk the mixture until it thickens and comes to a simmer. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add garlic powder and onion powder if using, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
6. Once the gravy has reached your desired consistency, remove it from the heat.
7. Serve the chicken gravy hot over your favorite dishes like roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, or stuffing.
Tips for Perfect Chicken Gravy 🍗
Use pan drippings: If you have drippings from roasted chicken, they add incredible flavor to the gravy.
Whisk continuously: To avoid lumps, whisk the broth into the roux gradually and continuously.
Season to taste: Adjust the salt and pepper to your liking, and feel free to add other seasonings like thyme or sage for extra flavor.
Adjust consistency: If the gravy is too thick, add a bit more broth. If it's too thin, let it simmer a bit longer to reduce.
Make ahead: You can make the gravy ahead of time and reheat it gently on the stovetop. If it thickens too much, add a splash of broth to thin it out.
Enjoy your delicious chicken gravy with your favorite meals! 🍗🌿🍽️
