How to Make Gravy From Chicken Drippings

Gravy is an essential accompaniment for many chicken dishes.

The perfect companion for any chicken dinner is the gravy. A tasty chicken gravy goes well with not only the chicken, but mashed potatoes or rice that may be served along with this dinner. Many people feel there is a "secret" to making the perfect gravy, when actually all it takes is a bit of patience. Making a delicious and eye appealing gravy from chicken drippings is quite simple.

Things You'll Need

• Chicken drippings from baked chicken
• 3-quart sauce pan
• Corn starch
• Cold water
• A tablespoon
• Small whisk or fork
• 8-oz. cup or bowl

Instructions

1. Assemble everything you need. Making gravy can be a bit tricky as sometimes speed is important. For this reason, make sure everything is within easy reach to be picked up at a second's notice. Now is also the time to start heating the chicken drippings in the 3-quart sauce pan. Use a lower heat setting

2. Mix 2 tbsp. of cornstarch with a little cold water. Start out with 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of cold water. This is stirred until the mixture is smooth with no lumps of cornstarch. A fork can be used to stir the cornstarch into the water. A small whisk is even better if there is one available. Once the mixture is smooth, proceed to the next step.

3. By the time the cornstarch is thoroughly mixed with the cold water, the chicken drippings should be ready for boiling in the 3 quart sauce pan. Gradually stir the cornstarch mixture into the hot chicken drippings. This part takes a bit of patience, but it is well worth it to go slowly so your gravy turns out perfect. Keep stirring until everything comes to a full boil. Continue boiling and stirring for one minute. Turn off the heat from the gravy and let it set for a minute.

4. The gravy is now ready to pour into a gravy bowl for serving, and the chef is now ready to receive compliments on making the perfect chicken gravy.

Tips & Warnings

• The gravy will go great over the chicken and most side dishes as well.

• The gravy will continue to thicken as it cools. Resist the temptation to add additional corn starch as this will over-thicken the gravy.

References

• Food.com: Corn Starch