Description
Learn how to make a rich and flavorful KFC-style gravy at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, chicken, or fries!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 teaspoon beef bouillon paste)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Make Roux: Whisk in the flour and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Add Broth: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth to avoid lumps.
- Season: Add beef bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust with salt if needed.
- Serve: Pour hot over your favorite dishes.
Notes
- For extra depth, add soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce.
- This gravy can be made ahead and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment or Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
