Copycat KFC Brown Gravy Recipe

Name: Copycat KFC Brown Gravy Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon; 1/4 cup chicken fat; 1/4 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon browning sauce; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 teaspoon MSG; salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
173 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
American

Copycat KFC Brown Gravy Recipe

Yvette Arnold

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Make KFC's famous brown gravy at home with this spot-on copycat recipe using chicken fat for authentic flavor and perfect consistency.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
1/4 cup chicken fat
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon browning sauce optional
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon MSG optional
salt to taste

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Instructions

In a small saucepan, bring the water just to a boil. Add the chicken bouillon and stir. Set aside.
In a separate saucepan, heat the chicken fat over medium heat. When the fat has melted, whisk in the flour, onion powder, and black pepper. Cook, stirring often, for about 15 minutes, until the mixture takes on a brown hue that resembles milk chocolate.
While stirring, pour the bouillon water into the pan in a slow, steady stream. The gravy will thicken quickly, so stir continuously to avoid any clumps. Add the browning sauce if desired and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes, until the gravy thickens.
Remove the gravy from the heat. Stir in the butter and MSG, if using. Season with salt to taste.

Notes

Using schmaltz (chicken fat) or lard (pork fat) will give the gravy the best flavor. A neutral oil (e.g., canola oil) would be a fine substitute, but I don’t recommend butter, which can burn with the long roux cooking time.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 173kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 187mg (8%) Potassium 14mg (0%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 88IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	173kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	7g	2%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	18mg	6%
Sodium	187mg	8%
Potassium	14mg	0%
Fiber	0.3g	1%
Sugar	0.3g	1%
Vitamin A	88IU	2%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	7mg	1%
Iron	0.4mg	2%