Is it possible to make chicken gravy Whole30/Paleo compliant?

Yes! And we have a recipe for that right here !

How to make chicken gravy with chicken broth?

We love using the combination of drippings and chicken broth that is noted in the recipe card. But if you don't have any chicken drippings, feel free to sub it with more chicken broth and it will still turn out. The drippings just add a great depth of flavor.

Do you use chicken broth or stock for gravy?

Either will work just fine! Typically a chicken stock is made using chicken bones and broth uses the chicken flesh or meat.

How to Make Chicken Gravy

Description

A simple, step by step tutorial that teaches you How to Make Chicken Gravy every time! The perfect addition to your dinner table!

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2–3/4 cup drippings
1 cup chicken broth
kosher salt, to taste

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Instructions

Place chicken drippings in a small bowl or measuring cup and let sit long enough for the fat to rise to the top (this should only take about 5-10 minutes). Use a spoon to scoop out the fat and discard.
In a medium saucepan or deep cast iron skillet, add butter, and bring pan to a medium-high heat.
Let butter melt and then whisk in the flour to create a paste or roux.
Slowly add pan drippings in, a little as a time, continually whisking as you do.
Once you have added all of the drippings, slowly pour in the broth, continuing to whisk the whole time. Ensure the hot pan remains at a medium heat.
Continue whisking to the perfect consistency, if it isn’t thickening simply turn up the heat. You don’t want it to boil, but it should still be quite hot.
As it thickens taste and adjust any salt and pepper, as desired.
Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

Drippings: You get drippings from cooking a chicken (See: The BEST Whole Roasted Chicken) – this is the leftover liquid in the bottom of the pan.
Gluten-Free: To make gluten-free substitute 1-to-1 gluten-free flour for the all-purpose flour.
Dairy-Free: To make gluten-free substitute vegan butter for regular butter.