Alpha Gal Friendly Herb Chicken Gravy
Rich, savory gravy is one of those comfort-food staples that can feel completely off the table when you're navigating alpha-gal syndrome — most store-bought versions and restaurant gravies rely on mammal-derived fats, dairy, or thickeners with murky sourcing. This recipe sidesteps all of that by building deep, herby flavor from chicken bone broth, coconut oil, and a handful of fresh aromatics. Garlic, ginger, turmeric, thyme, and rosemary simmer together into something that smells absolutely incredible and tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Coconut aminos and a splash of apple cider vinegar add a subtle savory depth and brightness that rounds everything out beautifully. Arrowroot starch stands in as the thickener, giving the finished gravy a glossy, silky consistency that clings perfectly to whatever you pour it over. The technique is straightforward — just watch your heat at the end, since arrowroot can thin back out if you let it go too long. Strained smooth and finished with fresh parsley, this is the kind of gravy that makes a simple roast chicken feel like a proper Sunday dinner.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 cups chicken bone broth
- 1 tsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 3 tbsp cold water
- salt, to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Melt the coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and just softened, about 1 minute — watch closely so it does not brown.
- 2
Stir in the grated ginger and turmeric and cook for 30 seconds, until the spices are fragrant and evenly coated in the oil.
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