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    Never Fail Chicken Gravy Without Drippings

    February 23, 2021 by Christy Leave a Comment

    Gravy in a blue saucer

    Gravy Should Never Fail Us

    Never Fail Chicken Gravy is super easy to make with or without chicken drippings. This recipe includes a few optional variations depending on what you have on hand. Cornstarch can be used in place of flour to create a wonderful gluten-free gravy. Getting the right texture and seasoning is the key. I do recommend adding at least one or more of the optional ingredients to gain great flavor.

    Never Fail Gravy over chicken with peas and stuffing.
    Never Fail Chicken Gravy served with Easy Waldorf Cornbread Stuffing. Another must try!

    Check out this wonderful video on how to thicken gravy in a pinch of time for a cool trick using the microwave should your gravy need more thickening after you have begun preparing it.

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    Never Fail Chicken Gravy Without Drippings

    This recipe includes a few optional variations depending on what you have on hand. Cornstarch can be used in place of flour to create a wonderful gluten-free gravy. Getting the right texture and seasoning is the key. I do recommend adding at least one or more of the optional ingredients to gain great flavor.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Chicken Gravy, Comfort food, Easy to Make
    Prep Time 7 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    n/a 0 minutes
    Total Time 17 minutes
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 77kcal
    Author Christy
    Cost $4

    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoon Butter
    • 3 tablespoon Corn Starch or Flour
    • 2½ Cups Cups Chicken Broth Chicken drippings can be substituted in place of broth.
    • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
    • Salt & Pepper to Taste

    Optional to Season. Use at least one.

    • 1 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
    • 2-3 tablespoon Splash of Dry White Wine
    • 3 tablespoon Chicken Drippings
    • 1 Bouillon Cube Withoiut water and equal to 1 Cup.

    Instructions

    • Preheat saucepan on medium-low heat.
    • Add butter to hot saucepan.
    • Shimmy in cornstarch or flour, one tablespoon at a time.
    • Use a whisk to break down any lumps before adding the next tablespoon.
    • Stir and cook until lightly golden brown in color to create a roux, approx 4-6 minutes.
      Stir and cook until lightly golden brown in color to create a roux
    • Add broth and season with salt, pepper, and garlic.
    • Add the optional splash of white wine, poultry seasoning, or drippings and simmer on medium heat.
    • Stir occasionally to ensure the gravy is not sticking to the bottom of the pan. Lower the heat if it is.
    • Reduce heat to low and simmer once the gravy thickens for a few minutes before serving.
      gravy in a blue saucer

    Nutrition

    Calories: 77kcal
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