Basic Chicken Gravy Recipe

Name: Basic Chicken Gravy Recipe
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick); 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; Freshly ground black pepper

6 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2

Add the shallots, season with a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3

Sprinkle the flour over the shallots and whisk until the flour has a toasted aroma and is light brown in color, about 2 minutes.
4

While whisking, slowly pour in the chicken broth and whisk until the flour is incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
5

Season with pepper and simmer until the gravy thickens and the flavors meld, about 20 minutes.
6

Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.