Description
Love that classic fast-food gravy? This Best Homemade KFC Gravy is your answer to creamy, peppery, golden-brown goodness that takes less than 15 minutes! A perfect match for mashed potatoes, fried chicken, biscuits, and more, this easy recipe is made with pantry staples and doesn’t require meat drippings — making it a great vegetarian gravy option too. Whether you’re after a cozy comfort dinner idea, a quick savory sauce for meal prep, or searching for reliable food ideas that everyone loves, this copycat KFC gravy hits the spot. Ideal for easy dinners, fast weeknight meals, and indulgent breakfast ideas like biscuits and gravy.
Ingredients
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 beef bouillon cube
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
Dash of soy sauce (optional)
Pinch of paprika (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Gradually whisk in the flour and continue whisking for 4–5 minutes until the roux turns deep golden brown.
3. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
4. Stir in the beef bouillon cube until dissolved.
5. Add onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Add soy sauce and paprika if using.
6. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens.
7. Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
8. If the gravy is too thick, whisk in a bit more broth or hot water.
9. For extra smoothness, strain through a fine mesh sieve.
10. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, chicken, fries, or biscuits.
Notes
Always whisk constantly when making the roux to avoid lumps.
Use warm broth to blend more easily with the roux and create a smoother texture.
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and mushroom bouillon instead of chicken and beef.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce / Gravy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg