KFC Gravy Recipe

Name: KFC Gravy Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Published: January 17, 2025 Prep Time: About 5 minutes Cook Time: About 15 minutes Total Time: About 20 minutes Serves: 4 Difficulty: Easy Category: Side Dish Cuisine: American

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat
Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly
Gradually add chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps
Add milk and continue whisking until smooth
Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low
Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed
Serve hot over mashed potatoes, biscuits, or fried chicken

Special Notes

This copycat KFC gravy recipe captures the rich, savory flavor of the original. The key is cooking the flour and butter mixture long enough to remove the raw flour taste. For an even more authentic flavor, you can use chicken drippings instead of butter. This gravy is perfect for biscuits and gravy or as a topping for mashed potatoes.