KFC Gravy Recipe
This KFC Gravy Recipe tastes just like the famous restaurant, maybe even better! It's so easy to make at home with a handful of ingredients, plus it freezes well too. We love it served on chicken, turkey, pork, and even steak.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 53kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons reduced sodium roasted beef base
- 1 1/2 tablespoons reduced sodium roasted chicken base
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve both the roasted beef and chicken bouillon base in the boiling water. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, add flour, whisking occasionally for about 2-3 minutes until combined and the mixture light golden brown.
- Gradually whisk the prepared broth mixture into the skillet, ensuring no lumps form. Continue to whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the onion powder and black pepper, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 6-8 minutes until it thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings if desired. If you’d like it thicker, let it simmer a bit longer, whisking in a cornstarch/water mixture if needed. If you'd like it thinner, add water to your desired texture.
- Serve hot over fried chicken, mashed potatoes, or any dish you prefer.
Notes
Storage:
Store any leftover gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. We love to freeze this as well to use at a later date for up to 2 months.
Reheat on the stove until simmering and hot and serve.
Tips:
- Be sure to cook the butter and flour into a paste before adding the stock. This is called a roux and is a technique professional chefs use to make sauces. The paste thickens the sauce to the best consistency.
- We like to use a combination of beef and chicken stock. This balances the flavors for just the right amount of richness to serve with chicken, pork, or beef.
- If your gravy is too thin, make a paste using 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon flour. Whisk half of the paste into the hot liquid and allow it to simmer until slightly thickened. Add more as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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