RESTAURANT STYLE CHICKEN GRAVY | CHICKEN GRAVY RECIPE | CHICKEN RECIPES

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats while margarine is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium chicken broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Low-sodium options are better for heart health, while vegetable broth can be more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch is a budget-friendly thickener.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, and powdered milk is often cheaper and has a long shelf life.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in flour; cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.

Gradually whisk in chicken broth; bring to a simmer.

Add milk and continue to stir until gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaf; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

In a separate pot, cook diced carrots and celery until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Combine cooked vegetables with the gravy; stir well to incorporate.

Adjust seasoning to taste; remove bay leaf before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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