Chicken Gravy From Drippings (Easy Homemade Recipe)
A simple homemade chicken gravy from drippings recipe that is smooth, flavorful, and easy to make with pan drippings, broth, butter, and flour. Perfect for roast chicken, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and holiday dinners.
Ingredients
- ½ - ¾ cup drippings
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Drippings: Place ½ - ¾ cup 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. Set aside.
- Make Roux: In a medium saucepan or deep cast iron skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter, and bring pan to a medium-high heat. Let butter melt and then whisk in 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour to create a paste or roux.
- Add Drippings + Broth: Slowly add the drippings in, a little as a time, continually whisking as you do. Once you have added all of the drippings, slowly pour in 1 cup chicken broth, continuing to whisk the whole time. Ensure the hot pan remains at a medium heat.
- Thicken: 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 kosher salt and ground black pepper, as desired.
- Serve: 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.
- Yield: Makes approx. 1 1/2 cups.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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