Chicken Paprikash is a hugely popular Hungarian dish that makes the most of both chicken and its primary spice, paprika. The latter adds smokiness and warmth, and the chicken brings… well, juicy, tasty chicken! The sauce surrounding it is creamy, tangy, and infused with poultry goodness, making this meal hearty and satisfying all around. Chicken Paprikash is wonderful served with homemade dumplings or egg noodles, or simply enjoyed on its own!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons paprika or Hungarian paprika, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup sweet onion, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup sour cream, divided
- scallions, optional, to taste, sliced, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –In a small bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons of the paprika, the salt, and the pepper.
Step 2 –Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, reserving the remaining flour mixture.
Step 3 –Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4 –Place the chicken in the Dutch oven and brown on both sides, about 3 minutes each side.
Step 5 –Transfer the chicken to a resting plate.
Step 6 –Add the onion, the cayenne pepper, and the remaining paprika to the Dutch oven and sauté until the onion is tender, about 2 minutes.
Step 7 –Add the browned chicken and the chicken stock to the onion mixture and bring to a boil.
Step 8 –Reduce the heat, cover the Dutch oven, and simmer the chicken mixture until the chicken is cooked through at 165 degrees F and tender, about 45 minutes.
Step 9 –In a medium bowl, combine the reserved flour mixture, 1/2 cup of the sour cream, and 1/2 cup of the liquid from the Dutch oven and mix until smooth.
Step 10 –Add the flour mixture to the Dutch oven and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 11 –Transfer the Dutch oven from the heat.
Step 12 –Add the remaining sour cream to the chicken-onion mixture, stirring constantly.
Step 13 –Garnish with the scallions and serve immediately.
