Description
Homemade KFC Style Gravy brings southern comfort right to kitchen counters with rich, savory notes of classic restaurant flavor. Creamy southern goodness flows from simple ingredients, delivering restaurant-quality sauce you can quickly craft at home.
Ingredients
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Meat Base:
- 1/2 cup chicken drippings
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp chicken fat
Thickening Agents:
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Seasoning Blend:
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Gather the meat base ingredients: chicken drippings, beef broth, and chicken fat in a medium saucepan, ensuring a rich, layered flavor foundation.
- Whisk together the thickening agents – flour, cornstarch, black pepper, and salt – in a separate small bowl to eliminate potential lumps and create a smooth mixture.
- Integrate the seasoning blend of onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, paprika, and cayenne pepper into the flour mixture, distributing the spices evenly.
- Heat the meat base over medium-low temperature, allowing the liquids to warm and release their aromatic essence without scorching.
- Gradually sprinkle the seasoned flour mixture into the warm liquid, continuously whisking to prevent clumping and ensure a silky-smooth consistency.
- Increase the heat to medium, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes until the gravy thickens and develops a rich, glossy appearance.
- Adjust the seasoning if needed, tasting and adding extra salt or pepper to enhance the depth of flavor.
- Remove from heat and let the gravy rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to further thicken and develop a more robust taste profile.
- Strain the gravy through a fine-mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth texture, eliminating any potential flour lumps.
- Serve immediately while hot, drizzling over your favorite fried chicken or side dishes for a classic KFC-inspired experience.
Notes
- Swap chicken fat with vegetable oil for a lighter, vegetarian-friendly version that still maintains rich flavor depth.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make the gravy accessible for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring no compromise on texture or taste.
- Enhance umami complexity by adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce, which deepens the savory undertones without overwhelming the original recipe.
- Store leftover gravy in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, gently reheating with a splash of broth to restore its smooth, silky consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 525 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg