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Alright, so yesterday I was craving some mashed potatoes, but I was like, “Man, mashed potatoes without gravy? That’s just sad.” I didn’t have any of those pre-made packets, and I definitely wasn’t about to run to the store. So, I figured I’d try making chicken gravy from scratch. Turns out, it’s way easier than I thought!
Gathering My Stuff
First, I rummaged through my fridge and pantry. I needed:
- Chicken broth: Luckily, I had a carton leftover from making soup last week.
- Butter: Always have butter, right?
- Flour: This is the thickener, people. Don’t skip it.
- Salt and pepper: Because, duh.
- Some leftover cooked chicken.
Getting Down to Business
I grabbed a small saucepan – nothing fancy. I melted about 2 tablespoons of butter in it over medium heat. Don’t let it burn! Just get it nice and melty.
Then, I sprinkled in about 2 tablespoons of flour. The key here is to whisk it constantly. You want to make a paste, what the fancy chefs call a “roux.” Keep whisking until it’s smooth and starts to turn a light golden color. This takes, like, 2-3 minutes. Don’t rush it.
Next, I slowly poured in the chicken broth. I used about 1 1/2 cups, but you can adjust this depending on how thick you like your gravy. Keep whisking! Seriously, your arm might get a little tired, but it’s worth it to avoid lumpy gravy.
Once the broth is all in, I turned the heat down to low and let it simmer. I stirred it occasionally, watching it magically thicken up. This took about 5-7 minutes. I then add the cooked chicken to the gravy.
The Finishing Touches
Finally, I seasoned it with salt and pepper. I like a lot of pepper in my gravy, so I went a little crazy with it. You do you, though.
And that’s it! Seriously, that’s all it takes to make homemade chicken gravy. I poured it all over my mashed potatoes and, let me tell you, it was delicious. Way better than anything from a packet.
So, next time you’re in a gravy emergency, don’t panic. Just whip up this quick and easy recipe. You won’t regret it!