Chicken Gravy

Name: Chicken Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp pan drippings or butter; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken stock; Salt and pepper, to taste

6 servings5 min prep12 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Chicken Gravy

Story updated September 18, 2026

Chicken gravy follows the same roux-thickened pan-sauce tradition as brown gravy, built from the drippings of roasted or pan-fried chicken. It has long been a staple of Southern American cooking, especially alongside fried chicken and biscuits.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

3 tbsp pan drippings or butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1Whisk flour into hot drippings to form a roux and cook 1-2 minutes.
2Gradually whisk in chicken stock until smooth.
3Simmer 8-10 minutes, whisking occasionally, until thickened.
4Season with salt and pepper.

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