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Hawaiian Haystacks {From-Scratch Gravy}

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 192 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic; finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth (I use low sodium)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 to 4 to 4 cups cooked, cubed chicken (see note)

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for about one minute, stirring, until fragrant.
  3. Combine the flour, broth, and milk in a blender (or use a handheld whisk and a bowl or liquid measuring cup) and blend until smooth.
  4. Pour the mixture into the pan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture simmers and thickens, 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cooked chicken, salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
  6. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  7. Serve over rice with toppings such as: olives, tomatoes, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, green onions, mandarin oranges and chow mein noodles.

Notes

  • Chicken: the meat of a rotisserie chicken, cubed or shredded, works great here, as does canned chicken, if you prefer to use that. If you want to use uncooked chicken, use about 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Cut them into bite-size pieces and saute them until cooked through in step #1 with the onions. 
  • Original Recipe: over the years, I've changed how I make this recipe to make it even easier. If you are looking for the original recipe, it called for melting 3 tablespoons butter, cooking the onion and raw chicken pieces until the chicken is cooked through, adding the garlic and 1/4 cup flour and cooking for a couple minutes before whisking in the broth and milk and simmering until thickened. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 192kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 678mg (28%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 192

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 192kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 678mg 28%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 5g 10%

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