Description
This Best Homemade KFC Gravy is rich, smooth, and full of classic peppery chicken flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this copycat KFC gravy recipe is perfect for mashed potatoes, fried chicken, biscuits, and comfort food dinners.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chicken drippings optional
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until fully melted and gently bubbling.
2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden and smooth.
3. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
4. Add black pepper and salt, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until thickened.
5. Stir in chicken drippings if using, taste, and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
Notes
This gravy thickens as it cools, so keep it slightly looser than desired.
Whisk continuously when adding broth for a smooth texture.
Add extra black pepper for a more authentic KFC-style bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg