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Chicken Gravy Recipe Without Drippings

This simple chicken stock gravy is rich, flavorful, and made without drippings or flour. Using pantry ingredients and a quick cornstarch slurry, this gluten-free gravy comes together fast and is perfect for weeknights or holiday meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot or red onion diced small
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • Salt to taste this will depend on how salty your broth is.
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2-3 tbsp water before adding to gravy

Method
 

  1. Sauté the Shallot: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced shallot and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until softened and fragrant.
  2. Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  3. Thicken the Gravy: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2–3 tablespoons of water to make a smooth slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering broth while whisking continuously.
  4. Simmer Until Thickened: Continue simmering for 5 minutes, whisking often, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed.
  5. Serve: Remove from heat and serve warm over chicken, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 1065mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 183IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

  • Whisk constantly when adding the slurry! Pouring slowly and whisking helps prevent lumps and keeps the gravy silky smooth.
  • Simmer gently, not aggressively. A gentle simmer allows the cornstarch to activate properly without breaking down.
  • Season at the end! Chicken broth varies in saltiness, so always taste and adjust after the gravy thickens. If it is too salty, add a splash more of white wine or a splash of apple cider vinegar to balance it out.
  • Customize the thickness! Add more slurry for thicker gravy or a splash of broth to thin it out.

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