Description
Golden, silky, and packed with deep savory flavor, this Best Homemade KFC Gravy brings that iconic comfort-food taste right into your kitchen. It’s smooth enough to pour over mashed potatoes, rich enough to coat crispy chicken, and simple enough to whip up in just minutes. Perfect for a quick dinner, easy comfort food side, or holiday spread, this easy recipe transforms simple pantry staples into a rich homemade gravy that tastes just like your favorite takeout classic.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until fully liquid but not browned.
2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 3–4 minutes, whisking constantly, until the mixture turns lightly golden and smells slightly nutty.
3. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
4. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
6. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Whisk continuously while adding the broth to prevent lumps and ensure a perfectly smooth, velvety gravy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: homemade gravy, kfc style gravy, easy gravy recipe, chicken gravy, comfort food sauce