Romanian chicken paprikash recipe | Gustomondo

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and chicken thighs are more affordable.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories and cabbage is often cheaper.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour offers more fiber, while cornstarch is often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle paprika over the chicken and mix well to coat evenly.

Add diced tomatoes, bell peppers, and carrots to the pot.

Pour in water and add bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Remove chicken and set aside, then stir in sour cream until well combined.

Return chicken to the pot and heat through for 5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Serve with potatoes or bread.

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