Poultry Gravy

Diseases and conditions Diet and nutrition Diabetes Diet and meal planning Dialysis diet CKD diet
Rich and flavorful poultry gravy with low sodium, low potassium, and low fat. Ideal for CKD and diabetes-friendly diets.
Meal Type Dressing , Side dish
Diets Low carb , Low cholesterol , Low phosphorus , Low potassium , Low protein , Low sodium
Ingredients
Yield:
Serves 8
  • ½ teaspoon canola oil
  • 1¼ cups (4 oz) ¾ inch diced onion
  • 1 cups (4 oz) ¾ inch diced celery
  • 1½ lbs chicken wings
  • 4 cups water
  • ¾ teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon sage
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup water
poultry gravy
Directions
Prep: 45 min, Cook: 1 hr, Total: 1 hr 45 min
  1. In a heavy bottom pot, add vegetable oil, onions and celery and cook over medium heat until onions are translucent.
  2. Add chicken wings, water, poultry seasoning and sage.
  3. Simmer for 1 ½ hours.
  4. Strain and save the liquid.
  5. Refrigerate over night.
  6. Remove from the refrigerator, scrape any solidified fat off the top and heat the liquid to a boil.
  7. Add white pepper and bouillon.
  8. Mix cornstarch and water into a slurry.
  9. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering liquid.
  10. It will thicken very quickly and keep stirring until you have reached your desired thickness.
  11. Remove from the heat and serve.
Nutritional Information
  • Calories 43
  • Carbohydrates 7 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.9 g
  • Protein 1.6 g
  • Fat 0.7 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.1 g
  • Sodium 87 mg
  • Potassium 111 mg
  • Phosphorus 22 mg
  • Calcium 23 mg
These recipes are for informational use only and not a substitute for medical or dietary advice. Consult your healthcare provider or dietitian for personalized guidance.
© 2025 National Kidney Foundation, Inc.