Popeyes Gravy Recipe
Do you love the rich and flavorful gravy from Popeyes? Now you can make it at home with this Popeyes Gravy Recipe (Copycat).
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ cup finely chopped cooked chicken or sausage optional
Instructions
Melt the butter
- Place a saucepan over medium heat. Add butter and let it melt completely.
Make the roux
- Add flour to the melted butter. Stir constantly until it turns light brown and smells nutty.
Add the broth
- Slowly pour in beef broth and chicken broth. Keep stirring to avoid lumps.
Mix in soy sauce
- Add soy sauce for a deep, rich flavor. It gives the gravy a nice color too.
Add spices
- Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, and cayenne. Stir well.
Simmer the gravy
- Let the gravy cook on low heat for about 10 minutes until thick.
Add meat (optional)
- Add finely chopped chicken or sausage for extra taste like the Popeyes version.
Check the texture
- If it’s too thick, add a bit more broth. If too thin, cook longer.
Strain the gravy (optional)
- For a smooth texture, strain it before serving.
Serve and enjoy
- Pour over mashed potatoes, chicken, or biscuits and enjoy the rich flavor.
Notes
- Stir constantly while cooking to avoid lumps.
- Use both beef and chicken broth for that rich Popeyes taste.
- Adding soy sauce makes the gravy dark and flavorful.
- For extra taste, add small bits of cooked sausage or chicken.
- Always taste and adjust salt before serving.