Easy Chicken Gravy
This quick and easy homemade chicken gravy recipe can be made with or without chicken drippings!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken drippings or chicken stock
- ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
- ½ teaspoon onion powder optional
Instructions
- Collect chicken drippings (if using): after roasting a chicken, pour the drippings into a measuring cup and let them settle. Skim off most of the fat. If you do not have chicken drippings, use chicken broth -- store bought or homemade. You need 2 cups of chicken drippings or broth.
- Make a roux: heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 tablespoons butter. When melted, slowly add in ¼ cup all-purpose flour and whisk constantly. Allow the roux to cook for 2-3 minutes, until it's lightly golden brown.
- Add 2 cups chicken drippings or chicken broth. Slowly whisk in the chicken drippings or broth, a little at a time to prevent lumps. Whisk until smooth.
- Simmer and thicken: bring the chicken gravy to a gentle simmer. As it simmers, it will thicken. If it gets too thick, add in a splash more of chicken broth, milk, or heavy cream.
- Season: add in ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper and salt to taste. Optionally, add in ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder. Taste, then adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve: pour gravy into a gravy boat or bowl and serve warm with roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, or even biscuits.