Chicken Paprikash: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for Everyone
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create the delicious Chicken Paprikash:
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and sear for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook Onions: In the same skillet, add chopped onions. Sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic, and cook for an additional minute.
- Add Paprika: Stir in the sweet and smoked paprika, mixing well with the onion and garlic.
- Deglaze: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits. This adds flavor to the sauce.
- Return Chicken: Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin-side up. Bring the broth to a simmer.
- Cover and Cook: Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and flour until smooth. Gradually add a few ladles of the hot broth from the skillet to temper the sour cream mixture.
- Combine Everything: Stir the sour cream mixture back into the skillet with the remaining broth. Let it cook for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring everything is heated through.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.