KFC is known for their amazing gravy! It is the perfect complement to fried chicken, popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes and fries. This rich and creamy gravy comes together in a flash.
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KFC Gravy Recipe
If you have ever been to KFC you know that their gravy is one of the best takeout gravies! It is creamy, savory and pairs so well with fried chicken. The best part about our copycat recipe is that it tastes just like the real thing and is so easy to make.
What is KFC Gravy?
Our copycat KFC gravy recipe is quick and delicious. Gravy does not need to be scary to make. It is actually really easy to make! You will be pleasantly surprised how easy it is to make. It is simply a combination of a roux and broth or pan drippings! A combination of beef and chicken broth is used to make this gravy which gives it it’s nice beautiful light color.
This gravy is creamy, savory and packed with flavor. It is so easy to make and comes together in minutes. You can serve this gravy with homemade fried chicken, popcorn chicken, French fries or store-bought chicken strips.
What to Serve with KFC Gravy
- KFC Copycat Popcorn Chicken
- Chicken Milanese
- Chicken Romano
- Sticky Glazed Meatloaf
- Greek Roasted Potatoes
What is in KFC Gravy?
- Beef and Chicken Bouillon – this combination gives the gravy a rich flavor and a beautiful color. For added nutrients you can even use bone beef broth and bone chicken broth. Homemade or store-bought broth works great for this recipe.
- Water – you can use beef broth and chicken broth, or bouillon. If using bouillon you will need water, or you can just use broth.
- Butter and Flour – cooked together to create a roux which thickens the gravy.
- Onion Powder – adds additional flavor on top of the flavor already in the bouillon.
- Salt
- Pepper
How to Make KFC Gravy
Full Printable Recipe at Bottom of Page
1 This recipe can be made using chicken and beef broth, or bouillon cubes or powder dissolved in water. If using bouillon cubes or powder add them to a large bowl with 2 1/4 cups boiling water. Stir until dissolved. If using broth, skip this step.
2 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
3 Add the flour, onion powder and pepper. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes, or until the flour is golden in color.
4 Once the flour is golden, slowly pour in half the broth. Stir continuously until evenly combined and pour in the remaining broth. The gravy will begin to thicken.
5 Stir for 1 – 2 minutes until it thickens to a gravy consistency. Season to taste with additional salt or pepper as desired. Remove from the heat. Note: Don’t let the gravy get too thick, it thickens more as it sits. If it gets too thick just stir in a splash of water.
Serve and enjoy!
Tips for the Best KFC Gravy
- Broth – this recipe can be made using bouillon cubes, bouillon powder, broth or bone broth. It is a great quick way to make gravy with pantry staples ingredients and it is versatile because you can use bouillon or broth. For best results we highly recommend using a combination of beef and chicken as per the recipe, however if you only have beef or only have chicken broth on hand you can use only one.
- Thickness – the gravy is thickened with a roux which is a combination of butter and flour. The gravy will quickly thicken stovetop once the broth is added into the roux. The longer you cook the gravy stovetop, the more it will thicken. You can make the gravy as thin or thick as you like. If you have leftover gravy it can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. The gravy will thicken in the fridge so before reheating you can add a splash of water to thin it out again.
FAQs KFC Gravy
Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until warmed through. Or reheat stovetop in a small pot on medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes or until warmed through (stirring often).
Store the cooled gravy in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. The gravy will thicken in the fridge the longer it sits. When reheating add a splash of water to thin out the gravy.
Yes! Gravy is perfect for make ahead. Store in the fridge and then reheat before serving. Note: as the gravy sits in the fridge it will continue to thicken. Add a splash of water to thin out the gravy when reheating.
Yes, this recipe is freezer friendly. Allow the gravy to cool and then transfer to a freezer safe air tight container or Ziploc bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat.
For a gluten free recipe use gluten free flour.
More Copycat Recipes!
- Olive Garden Chicken Scampi
- Chicken Costoletta (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
- Little Caesar’s Crazy Bread
- Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
- Chili’s Big Mouth Bites
Enjoy!
– Sab
KFC Gravy Copycat Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 chicken bouillon cube, or 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder, or 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 beef bouillon cube, or 2 tsp beef bouillon powder, or 1 cup beef broth
- 2 1/4 cups boiling water, if using chicken and beef broth do not add this water. This water measurement is for bouillon cubes or powder only.
- 4 tbsp butter, unsalted
- 4 tbsp flour, all purpose
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- This recipe can be made using chicken and beef broth, or bouillon cubes or powder dissolved in water. If using bouillon cubes or powder add them to a large bowl with 2 1/4 cups boiling water. Stir until dissolved. If using broth, skip this step.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the flour, onion powder and pepper. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes, or until the flour is golden in color.
- Once the flour is golden, slowly pour in half the broth. Stir continuously until evenly combined and pour in the remaining broth. The gravy will begin to thicken.
- Stir for 1 – 2 minutes until it thickens to a gravy consistency. Season to taste with additional salt or pepper as desired. Remove from the heat. Note: Don't let the gravy get too thick, it thickens more as it sits. If it gets too thick just stir in a splash of water.
- Serve and enjoy!
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