Savory Chicken Gravy Base

Savory Chicken Gravy Base is a rich, flavorful sauce or foundation dish made by simmering chicken bones, meat, and aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery, often seasoned with herbs such as thyme and parsley. It is a staple in many Western cuisines, particularly in American and European home cooking, serving as a base for gravies, soups, stews, and sauces.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in protein from the chicken and can be moderate in fat, depending on how much skin or fat is used in the preparation. It provides essential nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and minerals, with a rough calorie estimate of 100-200 calories per serving, depending on the recipe and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	890 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	15 mcg
Niacin (B3)	3.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg
Copper	0.1 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, chicken gravy base is a versatile comfort food that embodies the 'nose-to-tail' cooking philosophy, using bones and scraps to create depth of flavor, which is both economical and sustainable. Nutritionally, it's valued for its gelatin content from slow-cooked bones, which can support joint and gut health.