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KFC Gravy

KFC Gravy
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Learn how to make authentic KFC-style gravy at home quickly and easily with simple pantry ingredients. This creamy, savory gravy is perfect for drizzling over fried chicken, mashed potatoes, biscuits, and more, delivering the iconic peppery flavor of KFC’s famous sauce.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour alternative)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
  • 1 cup milk or cream (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste

Optional Herbs and Spices

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary (1 teaspoon fresh, chopped)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika (for spicy kick)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms (for mushroom gravy upgrade)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Roux: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once fully melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour gradually until smooth and bubbly to form a roux, which is the base that thickens your gravy.
  2. Add Chicken Broth: Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to avoid lumps, infusing the gravy with rich savory flavor.
  3. Pour in Milk or Cream: Stir in your choice of milk or cream and continue stirring on low heat until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Season with Salt and Black Pepper: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to bring out the signature peppery flavor of KFC gravy. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
  5. Optional Enhancements: Add any optional spices, herbs, or sautéed mushrooms to deepen the gravy’s flavor. Let it simmer briefly before removing from heat.

Notes

  • Whisk continuously when adding liquids to avoid lumps and achieve a silky smooth gravy.
  • Use freshly ground black pepper for the most authentic flavor.
  • Adjust thickness by adding more broth for thinner gravy or cooking longer for thicker gravy.
  • Simmer on low heat to prevent scorching or bitterness.
  • Gravy improves in flavor when allowed to rest for a few hours.
  • Reheat gently with added broth or milk to loosen texture if gravy thickens too much.

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