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Chicken Paprikash

Savory Chicken Paprikash: A Comforting Hungarian Classic

Delicious Chicken Paprikash is a hug in a bowl, featuring tender chicken in a velvety sauce enriched with sweet paprika.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken thighs and legs Bone-in, skin-on cuts
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil For browning the chicken
  • 1 cup Sweet onion Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Paprika Preferably Hungarian
  • 1 tbsp All-purpose flour To thicken the sauce
  • 1 tsp Sea salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground is ideal
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper Optional for added heat
  • 2 cups Low sodium chicken stock For the sauce base
  • 1 cup Sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Dredge the chicken thighs and legs in this mixture until evenly coated.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the coated chicken pieces, cooking for about 3 minutes per side until golden-brown.
  3. In the same pot, add chopped sweet onion and cayenne pepper, sautéing for about 2 minutes until onions are tender.
  4. Return the browned chicken to the pot. Pour in low sodium chicken stock and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for approximately 45 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the reserved flour with sour cream and hot cooking liquid until smooth. Stir this mixture back into the pot to thicken the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use high-quality paprika for the best flavor. Adjust cayenne according to your spice preference.

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