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Chicken Paprikash

Irresistible Chicken Paprikash: Comfort Food at Its Best

This Chicken Paprikash recipe brings the rich flavors of Hungary to your table, making it a beloved comfort food.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken (bone-in, skin-on thighs and legs) Choose for extra flavor and moisture.
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly option.
  • 3 tbsp Paprika Hungarian paprika is recommended for authenticity.
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Adjust to taste.
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper Preferably freshly ground.
  • tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional for extra heat.
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Olive oil is a good alternative.
  • 1 cup Sweet Onion (chopped) Provides a lovely sweetness.
  • 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock Homemade or store-bought are both fine.
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.

Equipment

  • large Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Paprikash
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons of paprika, sea salt, and black pepper until well-blended. Dredge chicken pieces in the mixture, ensuring full coating. Set aside leftover flour.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and brown for 3 minutes on each side until golden. Remove chicken from the pot.
  3. Add chopped onion, cayenne pepper, and remaining tablespoon of paprika to the pot. Sauté for 2 minutes until onions are soft.
  4. Return the browned chicken to the pot and pour in 2 cups of chicken stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. Mix sour cream with ½ cup of hot liquid from the pot and reserved flour until smooth. Stir mixture into the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal flavors, let your Chicken Paprikash sit in the fridge for a day before reheating. The spices meld beautifully.

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