Mama Laina’s Chicken Gravy (Reduced-Fat Version)

Description

When my father had to go on a heart-healthy diet, he begged me to make a gravy that he can eat within his new diet restrictions. He can’t stand how flavorless store-bought gravy can be, so i started to experiment. This recipe is the final result. Please enjoy!

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook
  2. stirring occasionally
  3. until lightly golden brown
  4. 7 to 10 minutes. Add chicken broth 1 cup at a time
  5. whisking well after each addition. Add bouillon
  6. garlic powder
  7. rosemary
  8. black pepper
  9. onion powder
  10. and paprika. Whisk until smooth
  11. about 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; simmer until thickened
  12. about 5 minutes.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 16

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