Simple Chicken Veloute Sauce (Dairy Free)

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5 from 7 votes

Simple Chicken Veloute Sauce (Dairy Free)

One easy swap makes this simple chicken veloute sauce (also known as velouté sauce) a dairy free version of the classic French sauce. Serve it with basic sautéed chicken breast or as a gravy for rotisserie chicken. It can work wonders for accidentally dry chicken.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: French

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Calories: 246kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dairy free buttery spread such as Earth Balance
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth room temperature or warmed
Splash dry white wine
1/2 - 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

Melt the buttery spread in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add the flour to the melted buttery spread, whisking to combine.
Let the roux cook for about 30 seconds to a minute.
Pour chicken broth into the sauce pan, whisk until smooth.
Simmer on low heat – stirring occasionally – for 5 minutes or until ready to serve.

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