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Chicken Gravy

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This quick and easy chicken gravy captures the essence of Southern comfort food without the need for roasted bones or hours of simmering. By combining chicken and beef bouillon cubes with warm spices like celery salt and onion powder, you create a deeply savory, aromatic base that mimics the complexity of a traditional stock. The texture is silky and smooth, achieved by whisking in a cornstarch slurry at the perfect moment. It&# 226;€™s the ultimate shortcut for weeknight dinners, adding a luxurious, home-style flavor to simple dishes. Serve it warm over mashed potatoes, biscuits, or alongside fried chicken for a satisfying, hearty meal that feels like it came straight from grandma’s kitchen.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 429.7
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This quick and easy chicken gravy captures the essence of Southern comfort food without the need for roasted bones or hours of simmering. By combining chicken and beef bouillon cubes with warm spices like celery salt and onion powder, you create a deeply savory, aromatic base that mimics the complexity of a traditional stock. The texture is silky and smooth, achieved by whisking in a cornstarch slurry at the perfect moment. It&# 226;€™s the ultimate shortcut for weeknight dinners, adding a luxurious, home-style flavor to simple dishes. Serve it warm over mashed potatoes, biscuits, or alongside fried chicken for a satisfying, hearty meal that feels like it came straight from grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
  • 6 Chicken Bouillon cubes
  • 1 Beef Bouillon cube
  • 2 cup Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 2 tablespoon Corn starch
  • 1/2 cup Water
Directions
  1. 1
    In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, 6 chicken bouillon cubes, and 1 beef bouillon cube.
  2. 2
    Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to ensure the bouillon cubes dissolve completely.
  3. 3
    Once dissolved, reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in the celery salt and onion powder.
  4. 4
    In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the cornstarch and the remaining 1/2 cup of water until smooth and free of lumps.
  5. 5
    Carefully pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering bouillon mixture while stirring constantly with a whisk or spoon.
  6. 6
    Continue to cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
  7. 7
    Remove from heat and serve immediately over chicken, mashed potatoes, or biscuits.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 429.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.9g34%
Saturated Fat 6.5g33%
Cholesterol 153.0mg51%
Sodium 143.0mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 1.9g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 47.3g95%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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