Then, it’s possible for you to use this method to make chicken orturkey gravy.

Step 1: Pour Drippings into a Measuring Cup

Start byroasting your chicken.

Scrape the browned bits from the pan into the cupthose chicken drippings are where the rich flavor comes from.

Pan Gravy

Credit: Kathryn Gamble Lozier

Step 2: Measure the Fat

With a spoon, skim the fat from the drippings.

Add the 14 cup of the skimmed fat into a 2-quart saucepan.

it’s possible for you to also use a fat separator tool if you have one handy.

chicken gravy pan drippings on countertop

Add enough chicken broth to the remaining chicken drippings to equal 2 cups of total liquid.

Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture is thick and bubbly.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

skim the fat from chicken gravy with spoon

Credit: Amy Allen

What if you don’t think you’ll have enough chicken gravy to go around?

you’re free to still make gravy from the chicken drippings as directed in step one.

Just add broth to make 4 cups of total liquid to double the recipe.

add flour to chicken gravy stir with whisk

Credit: Amy Allen

Serve your homemade chicken gravy alongsideclassic roast chicken,mashed potatoes, and veggies for the perfectcozy family dinner.

add drippings to chicken gravy with whisk

Credit: Amy Allen

strain the chicken gravy with strainer and bowl

Credit: Amy Allen