Best Aunties Southern Chicken Gravy Recipes

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CHICKEN GRAVY



Chicken Gravy image

This is a quick and easy chicken gravy for roasted chicken or baked chicken of any kind. It also goes perfectly with mashed potatoes! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Chicken drippings
1 to 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Pour drippings and loosened browned bits into a 2-cup measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 4 tablespoons (if less than 4 tablespoons fat, add enough melted butter to the fat to total 4 tablespoons). Add enough broth to the drippings to measure 2 cups. , In a small saucepan, combine flour and reserved fat until smooth. Gradually stir in the drippings mixture. Stir in the thyme, sage, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COUNTRY CHICKEN WITH GRAVY



Country Chicken with Gravy image

Here's a lightened-up take on classic southern comfort food. This chicken gravy recipe has been a hit at our house since the first time we tried it! -Ruth Helmuth, Abbeville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup crushed cornflakes
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fat-free evaporated milk
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons canola oil
GRAVY:
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup condensed chicken broth, undiluted
1 teaspoon sherry or additional condensed chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced chives

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place milk in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in milk, then roll in cornflake mixture., In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, pepper and salt until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk, broth and sherry. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in chives. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN WITH GRAVY



Southern Fried Chicken with Gravy image

Fried chicken may have been perfected in the South, but it is loved everywhere! Seasonings add a little something extra to this recipe, as does a rich gravy. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 large egg
1/2 cup whole milk
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut up
Oil for frying
CREAMY GRAVY:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then place in flour mixture, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. , In a large skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil; fry chicken until browned on all sides. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is tender, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels and keep warm. Drain skillet, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings. , For gravy, in a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, thyme and pepper. Gradually whisk in milk and cream until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750 calories, Fat 52g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 170mg cholesterol, Sodium 554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

AUNTIE'S SOUTHERN CHICKEN & GRAVY



Auntie's Southern chicken & gravy image

My aunt Shirley taught me how to make this and it's easy. Baked chicken w/ its own gravy!

Provided by sherry monfils @smonfils

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup(s) canola oil
8 large pieces chicken, legs, bone-in breast halves, etc.
1/2 cup(s) flour
4 - celery stalks, thinly sliced
3 medium green bell peppers, cut into strips
2 - onions, diced
3 cup(s) lower-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350. Lightly spray 2- 9" x 13" pans w/ cooking spray. In lg skillet, heat oil over med-high heat. Cook chicken, a few pieces at a time until browned on all sides. Remove chicken to pans, dividing evenly in pans.
  • Add flour to skillet and cook over medium for 30 seconds, or until golden, stirring constantly. Add celery, green peppers and onions. Cook until veggies are tender, about 5 mins, stirring often.
  • Stir in broth, salt and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Pour sauce evenly over chicken in both pans. Bake, uncovered about 1 hr, or until chicken is no longer pink inside, basting occasionally w/ gravy.

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