Rustic Comfort Chicken Paprikash
Rustic Comfort Chicken Paprikash is a delightful dish that brings the warmth of Hungarian cuisine to your table. Tender chicken thighs simmer in a rich, creamy paprika sauce, enhanced with sautéed bell peppers and onions. This comforting recipe is perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, offering a flavor experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and bell peppers, and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them for about 5-7 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers until tender (about 5 minutes). Add garlic during the last minute.
- Return the chicken to the skillet; stir in paprika and pour in chicken broth. Simmer gently.
- Sprinkle agar-agar into the mixture while stirring constantly; cook for an additional two minutes until thickened.
- Stir in sour cream; simmer for another five minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg