Gravy Using Chicken Drippings – Easy Roast Chicken Pan Gravy
This easy and savory gravy made from chicken pan drippings is a great complement to a roasted whole chicken cast iron meal. Don’t waste that flavorful chicken drippings, just add flour, butter, and chicken stock for a savory homemade gravy in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chicken pan drippings
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 1 tablespoon flour + additional 2 teaspoon
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the roux- Heat a medium sauce pan on medium heat, add the 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoon flour to the pan drippings and mix together. The thicker the roux, the thicker the gravy will be.
- Add the stock - Slowly add the chicken stock to the roux, whisking the mixture together.
- Add butter - Stir in the butter and whisk it into the sauce to melt.
- Season and simmer - Add salt and pepper to taste. Allow the gravy to come to a low simmer, stirring continuously until the gravy thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Notes
*Nutritional facts provided are only an estimate, accuracy is not guaranteed.
- Gravy thickens as it cools . If it is not thick enough to your preference, whisk in a bit more flour to the sauce and stir well until smooth.
- If the gravy is too thick, add a splash of broth and stir to thin it out.
- Holiday prep - make the gravy 1-2 days ahead to save time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.25cupsCalories: 596kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 6gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 451mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 406IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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