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Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

Delicious Hungarian Chicken Paprikash for Cozy Nights

Experience the heartwarming flavors of Hungarian Chicken Paprikash, a comforting dish simmered in creamy paprika sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs skinless optional
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Paprika preferably Hungarian
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium for better flavor
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Dutch oven
  • Wooden Spoon
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Cook seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook the other side.
  3. Sauté chopped onions in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add sweet paprika to the onion and garlic mixture, and allow to bloom for about a minute.
  5. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for a couple of minutes.
  6. Return browned chicken to the skillet, cover, and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Mix sour cream and flour in a small bowl until smooth; temper with hot broth.
  8. Stir the tempered sour cream mixture back into the skillet and gently heat to thicken.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.

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