How to Make the Best Chicken Gravy (EASY HOMEMADE RECIPE)

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.

Add flour to a skillet and smooth it out to ensure it touches the surface.

Keep everything you need beside you, including the broth and whisk.

Cook the flour for 3 minutes, stirring and scraping to prevent burning.

Rotate the skillet while stirring to ensure even cooking and smell for doneness.

Adjust heat as necessary to control cooking speed and color of the flour.

Once the flour reaches the desired color, add chicken broth gradually while whisking to avoid lumps.

If desired, add onions at this point.

Season with no salt garlic and herb seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of celery salt.

Mix everything well and increase heat to bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Allow the gravy to thicken to your liking; add more broth if it gets too thick.

Gravy is ready when it reaches the desired consistency; remember it will thicken further as it cools.

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