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KFC Gravy Recipe

This homemade KFC-style gravy is creamy, savory, and full of flavor, made with just butter, flour, and chicken broth. It’s the perfect topping for fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and more.

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup chicken or turkey drippings (optional)
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, stirring until smooth. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the mixture turns golden brown.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, stirring until smooth. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the mixture turns golden brown.
  • Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Once thickened and seasoned, pour the gravy over your favorite dishes. For a smoother texture, strain it through a fine mesh sieve before serving. Enjoy hot!