Classic Southern Chicken Gravy

Preparation info
  • Makes

    2 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      10 min

Appears in
Kowbird: Amazing Chicken Recipes from Chef Matt Horn's Restaurant and Home Kitchen

By Matt Horn

Published 2024

  • About

Chicken gravy is central to Southern comfort food. This tempting gravy defines homemade goodness, where golden brown drippings and tender morsels of chicken create irresistible flavors. Pour it generously and let its warmth fill your heart and your plate.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons (23

Method

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Gradually whisk in the broth and continue to cook for about 3 minutes, stirring, until the gravy thickens.
  4. Taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed, and serve hot.
  5. Refrigerate the gravy in an airtight container