How to Make Chicken Maple Gravy

Maple syrup offers an unexpected flavor surprise in chicken gravy by adding a touch of sweetness to an otherwise savory dish. As with any recipe that calls for maple syrup, chicken maple gravy tastes best when made with true maple syrup rather than imitation syrup that has artificial flavors and preservatives. Chicken maple gravy begins as a simple sauce made with equal parts butter and flour to which chicken stock is added. While additional seasonings enhance the gravy, such as onions, shallots, rosemary or thyme, maple syrup is the only other ingredient needed for chicken maple gravy.

Butter or margarine
Plain flour
Whisk
Chicken stock
Maple syrup
Pinch of salt

Instructions

- 1
  Melt your butter or margarine in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Listen for the sizzling and bubbling to stop. This is the moment when the water in the butter has evaporated and the browning begins.
- 2
  Add an equal amount of flour immediately and begin whisking to form a thin paste. Cook and stir the flour and butter mixture until it begins to darken slightly.
- 3
  Pour in the chicken stock while whisking constantly. If you are using 1/4 cup of butter and flour, add about 2 cups of chicken stock. Turn the mixture up to medium-high and keep whisking as it cooks. If it becomes too thick, add more chicken stock. If it is too thin, let it boil down until it reaches the desired thickness.
- 4
  Remove the sauce pan from the burner and add the maple syrup to the gravy. Add a pinch of salt to bring out the flavor of the maple syrup and serve warm.

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