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Classic Chicken Paprikash

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A comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs, rich paprika flavors, and creamy sour cream, perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.

  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Paprika
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Low-sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 handful Fresh Parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Flip the chicken and sear for another 5-7 minutes.
  5. Remove chicken and set aside. Sauté onions in the same pot for 5 minutes until translucent.
  6. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  7. Stir in sweet paprika and cook for 1 minute.
  8. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom to deglaze.
  9. Return chicken to the pot, skin-side up, and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low for 30-35 minutes.
  10. Check chicken for doneness, then remove and set aside.
  11. Increase heat to medium-high to reduce the sauce for 5-10 minutes.
  12. Stir in sour cream and adjust seasoning.
  13. Return chicken to the pot, coating with sauce, and let rest before serving.
  14. Garnish with parsley and serve with noodles, rice, or bread.

Notes

Store leftover Chicken Paprikash in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: Hungarian
  • Diet: Poultry

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg