I Made Hungary's National Dish | Chicken Paprikash

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey offers a leaner option, while thighs are more affordable.

Chop a medium onion finely.

Chop 2 tomatoes into chunks.

Chop 2 garlic cloves finely.

Heat butter in a warm pan until melted.

Add chicken thighs to the pan to brown the skin and develop fond.

Remove browned chicken from the pot and set aside.

Add chopped onions to the chicken fat and butter, stirring to incorporate fond.

Add chopped garlic and stir.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to break down.

Remove pan from heat and add a generous amount of paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring well.

Return chicken to the pan and cover with water or chicken broth.

Add chicken bouillon powder if chicken stock is not available.

Simmer on the stove for about 40 minutes.

Mix 3/4 cup sour cream with 4 tablespoons flour to create a sauce binder.

After 40 minutes, remove chicken and set aside.

Incorporate the sour cream-flour mixture into the sauce and heat until thickened, about 5-6 minutes.

Plate the chicken with oven roasted potatoes and ladle sauce over the top.

Garnish with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens