Description
Make the Best Homemade KFC Gravy with simple ingredients for a rich, savory flavor that tastes just like the original. This easy gravy recipe pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, fried chicken, or biscuits, and is ready in under 15 minutes. A comfort food classic with chicken broth, beef bouillon, and a golden roux for that nostalgic taste.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 beef bouillon cube
2 cups chicken stock
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
2. Add flour and whisk continuously for 4–5 minutes until the roux becomes golden brown.
3. Crumble in the beef bouillon cube and stir until fully dissolved into the roux.
4. Gradually add chicken stock while whisking to prevent lumps and ensure smooth texture.
5. Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Simmer for 3 minutes on low heat.
6. Adjust thickness by adding more stock if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
7. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, fried chicken, or your favorite sides.
Notes
Make sure to toast the roux long enough — the color adds flavor.
Use low-sodium stock if you’re watching salt intake.
Double the batch for holidays or meal prep and store in fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce / Gravy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg