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Quick & Easy Homemade Chicken Gravy (With or Without Drippings)

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Make rich, smooth chicken gravy in under 15 minutes using this simple recipe. It works perfectly whether you have pan drippings or need a flavorful sauce made entirely from scratch using chicken stock, ideal for mashed potatoes or roast chicken.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter or reserved chicken drippings
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. If you have pan drippings, measure 3 tablespoons of fat from the roasting pan and place it in a medium saucepan over medium heat. If you do not have drippings, use 3 tablespoons of butter.
  2. Once the fat is melted and shimmering (or butter is melted), whisk in the flour to create a smooth paste, called a roux. Cook the roux for 1 to 2 minutes, whisking constantly, until it turns a light golden color. Do not let it brown too much.
  3. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Keep whisking until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning, if using. Taste the gravy and adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. Serve your savory poultry sauce immediately over mashed potatoes, biscuits, or chicken dinner side dishes.

Notes

  • For a creamier chicken gravy, substitute 1/2 cup of the chicken broth with 1/2 cup of milk or heavy cream, adding the dairy in after the gravy has thickened.
  • If your gravy is too thick, whisk in a tablespoon of extra chicken broth until you reach your desired consistency.
  • If your gravy is too thin after 10 minutes of simmering, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water in a small bowl, then whisk this slurry into the simmering gravy until it thickens.

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