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A bowl of creamy homemade chicken gravy with a smooth, velvety texture and visible flecks of cracked black pepper, served over fluffy mashed potatoes with butter melting into the top. The rich golden gravy is also accompanied by warm buttermilk biscuits and crispy fried chicken on a rustic wooden table, photographed in warm natural light for a comforting Southern-style meal presentation.

Copycat KFC-Style Gravy –

Silky, peppery copycat KFC-style gravy made with a simple butter-and-flour roux, chicken broth, milk, and black pepper. Ready in under 10 minutes and perfect over mashed potatoes, biscuits, or fried chicken.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: souce
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked preferred
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan, whisk

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foaming.
  2. Whisk in flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until light golden and toasty.
  3. Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Cook until it begins to thicken.
  4. Add milk, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Simmer gently 3–4 minutes until the gravy coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

Cook the roux fully to avoid a floury taste. Whisk constantly when adding liquid for a smooth texture. Freshly cracked black pepper gives the best flavor and appearance. Gravy thickens as it cools—adjust with extra broth or milk if needed. Excellent over mashed potatoes, biscuits, chicken, or rice. Best made fresh but reheats well with a whisk and a splash of liquid.