Easy Chicken Gravy from Scratch is a warm, comforting sauce that elevates any meal. Made in a single pan with just a few pantry ingredients, this smooth, creamy gravy works beautifully with roast chicken, mashed potatoes, rice, or any dish that needs a rich finishing touch. It requires only butter, flour, broth (or pan drippings), plus salt and pepper, and comes together in about 10 minutes.
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- How to make Chicken Gravy
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This simple sauce is perfect over Juicy Roast Chicken, alongside Crispy Fried Chicken, or served with Beer Can Cornish Hens. Use it over mashed potatoes or rice for an easy comfort-food dinner. While the recipe uses chicken broth, beef broth or pan drippings work well too.
This small-batch gravy makes enough for two and uses just five ingredients: butter, flour, chicken broth (or drippings), black pepper, and salt. Whisked over low heat, it becomes a silky gravy that complements chicken, turkey, or beef.
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How to make Chicken Gravy
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
2. Whisk in the flour and black pepper until smooth. Cook for one minute to remove the raw flour taste.
3. Slowly pour in the broth or drippings while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
4. Continue to cook and whisk for 5–7 minutes, or until the gravy reaches your desired thickness.
5. Remove the pan from the heat and season with salt to taste. Serve the gravy warm over your favorite dishes.
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Chicken Gravy Recipe from Scratch
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Equipment
- 1 Quart Small Sauce Pan
- Whisk
- Gravy bowl
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth (or pan drippings, or beef broth)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Whisk in the flour and black pepper until no lumps remain. Cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add the chicken broth or drippings to the pan, whisking continuously.
- Cook and whisk for 5–7 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved.
- Remove the pan from heat and season with salt to taste.
Notes
- Use chicken broth, beef broth, or pan drippings depending on the flavor and richness you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
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This recipe also appears on Zona’s Lazy Recipes and can be scaled to serve more people.