Chicken Paprikash
Chicken Paprikash is a delicious dish featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich paprika sauce, perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- sauté pan
Ingredients
Poultry
- 2 to 2 ½ pounds chicken pieces, preferably thighs and drumsticks skin-on and bone-in recommended
- to taste Kosher salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Vegetables
- 2 pounds yellow onions (about 2 to 3 large onions)
Spices
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika, preferably Hungarian
- 1 teaspoon hot paprika or cayenne or to taste
Liquids
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Salt the chicken pieces by sprinkling them well with salt and set aside at room temperature.
- Slice the onions lengthwise (top to root).
- Brown the chicken pieces in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat with melted butter. Cook 4 to 5 minutes on one side until browned, then turn and cook 2 to 3 additional minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the onions in the same pan, stirring and scraping up browned bits, until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
- Add paprika and black pepper to the onions, stirring to combine and letting it cook for a minute.
- Add chicken broth, scraping the browned bits, then nestle the chicken pieces into the onions, cover, and cook on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove chicken when cooked through, stir in sour cream and adjust seasoning with salt. If needed, warm it slightly before coating the chicken.
- Serve with dumplings, rice, egg noodles, or potatoes according to preference.
Notes
Ensure your paprika is fresh for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 533kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 53gFat: 27g
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