Cream Gravy for Fried Chicken

Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of homemade *Cream Gravy for Fried Chicken*, a Southern classic that takes your crispy fried chicken to the next level. This silky, golden gravy starts with the flavorful pan drippings from your fried chicken, creating a deeply savory base. Combined with all-purpose flour, whole milk, and a touch of salt and black pepper, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. The result is a velvety, well-seasoned gravy perfect for drizzling over chicken or serving as a decadent dipping sauce. Whether you're hosting a Sunday dinner or craving comfort food, this luscious cream gravy will become the ultimate companion to your fried chicken feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons pan drippings from fried chicken
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
0.5 teaspoons salt
0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Once you have fried your chicken, carefully strain the pan drippings to remove any burnt bits, leaving behind clean drippings.

Step 2

Heat the 3 tablespoons of pan drippings in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Sprinkle the flour evenly over the drippings and whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes until the mixture forms a smooth roux and turns light golden brown.

Step 4

Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 5

Season the gravy with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 6

Allow the gravy to simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it reaches your desired thickness.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and serve the cream gravy warm, generously spooned over fried chicken or alongside as a dipping sauce.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(556.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	755.1

Total Fat 57.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 141.4mg	0%
Sodium 1780.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g	0%
Total Sugars 23.5g
Protein 18.4g	0%

Vitamin D 214.7IU	0%
Calcium 608.3mg	0%
Iron 1.7mg	0%
Potassium 770.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.6%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 21.6%