The Ultimate 10-Minute Chicken Gravy (No Drippings Required)
Create a rich, savory homemade chicken gravy in under ten minutes using simple pantry staples. This recipe skips the need for pan drippings, making it a quick and reliable sauce for mashed potatoes, biscuits, or your next roast dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk the flour into the melted butter. Cook this roux, stirring constantly, for one minute until it forms a smooth paste. Do not let it brown.
- Slowly pour in the chicken stock while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, continuing to whisk as it thickens. This usually takes 3 to 5 minutes.
- Once the gravy coats the back of a spoon, remove it from the heat.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve this easy homemade gravy immediately over your favorite comfort food.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality, low-sodium chicken stock. This is key when you skip the drippings.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, whisk in one teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with one tablespoon of cold water (a slurry) during the last minute of simmering.
- This savory homemade sauce pairs perfectly with chicken dinner ideas or as a side for Thanksgiving dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 8