Butter-Free Chicken Gravy For A Lighter Option

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

Ingredients, For the Chicken:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

For the Gravy:

Ingredients, For the Gravy:

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• three cups vegetable broth

• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk

• ½ teaspoon dried sage

• ½ teaspoon dried thyme

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch combined with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for a thicker gravy)

Instructions

To Make the Chicken:

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium warmth.

3. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and prepare dinner for 5-7 minutes per side, or till golden brown and cooked via.

4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

5. Add the onion and celery to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or till softened.

6. Add the garlic and prepare dinner for 1 minute extra.

7. Add the flour to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.

8. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a boil.

9. Reduce heat and simmer for five minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.

10. Stir within the chicken and prepare dinner for two minutes more.

11. Serve the chicken gravy over rice or noodles.

To Make the Gravy:

Instructions, how to make chicken gravy with broth Make the Gravy:

1. To begin, pour off any excess fats from the pan.

2. Next, add the onion, celery, and carrots to the pan and cook dinner over medium warmth till softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Then, stir within the flour and cook for 1 minute.

4. Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth until easy.

5. Bring to a simmer and prepare dinner over low warmth, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.

6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Use your yummy gravy as desired.