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Chicken paprikash recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this classic Hungarian dish.
Ingredients
- 800 g chicken thighs
- 2 onions
- 4 garlic
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 500 ml chicken broth
- 250 g sour cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 300 g pasta
How to make Chicken paprikash
- Chop 1 onion and 2 cloves of garlic, set aside for cooking.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Sauté the chopped onion for about 4 minutes until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add 4 chicken thighs to the pot, season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of paprika over the chicken and brown the pieces on all sides for about 8 minutes.
- Pour in 500 ml of chicken broth, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
- After 30 minutes, stir in 250 g of sour cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring well to combine.
- Cook 300 g of pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain it.
- Plate the cooked pasta, then serve the chicken and rich sauce over it hot.
What is Chicken paprikash?
Chicken paprikash is a traditional dish from Hungary, simmered in one pot, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken thighs, chicken broth and pasta. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Chicken paprikash take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 19 dishes built on chicken thighs. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Chicken paprikash?
Using good quality paprika adds depth to the dish.
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