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4.8 from 36 votes

Easy Chicken Gravy

Easy Chicken Gravy made with chicken drippings is the best homemade chicken gravy recipe! It takes 10 minutes and ingredients you already have in your pantry. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 202 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 cups  chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chicken drippings
  • kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Melt butter over medium heat in a heavy bottom saucepan.
  2. When melted, whisk with flour until a paste forms. Continue to whisk until roux starts to brown and become fragrant.
  3. Slowly add chicken broth and chicken drippings while whisking vigorously. Continue to whisk until fully heated.
  4. Taste test for seasoning. Add Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper sparingly until desired taste is achieved.
  5. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

Notes

  • If you don't have chicken drippings, flavor with garlic, onions or aromatics like fresh herbs, thyme, rosemary or oregano. I would also suggest substituting 1 cup of chicken broth with 2% or higher milk or cream.

Nutrition Information

Calories 202kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 534mg (22%) Potassium 105mg (3%) Vitamin A 355IU (7%) Vitamin C 8.3mg (9%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202

% Daily Value*

Calories 202kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 534mg 22%
Potassium 105mg 2%
Vitamin A 355IU 7%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 9%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.