Monday, February 10, 2014

Chicken Paprikash



This recipe was found at Simply Recipes. I haven't tried Chicken Paprikash before, and I still haven't. Ha ha I say this because I didn't have the hot paprika, so I put a bit of ground ancho chile instead. I have to find some spices that are used in the recipes I am finding that are not your common spices. It is a challenge and I find it fun to figure out where to find them, as then I get to go to different types of stores here in Knoxville to find them! :)

Chicken Paprikash

       Yield: Serves 4-6

2 to 2 1/2 pounds of chicken pieces, preferably thighs and legs (I used thin-cut chicken breasts)
Salt
2-3 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 pounds yellow onions, (about 2-3 large onions)
Black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp sweet paprika, preferably Hungarian
1 teaspoon (or to taste), hot paprika or cayenne
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream

    Salt the chicken pieces well and let them sit at room temperature while you cut the onions. Slice the onions lengthwise (top to root).chicken-paprikash-1a.jpgchicken-paprikash-2a.jpg
Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and melt the butter. When the butter is hot, pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down in the pan. Let the chicken pieces cook 4-5 minutes on one side, until well browned, then turn them over and let them cook 2-3 minutes on the other side. (Take care when turning so as not to tear the skin if any is sticking to the pan.) Remove the chicken from the pan to a bowl, set aside.
chicken-paprikash-3a.jpgchicken-paprikash-4a.jpgAdd the sliced onions to the sauté pan and cook them, stirring occasionally, scraping up the browned bits from the chicken, until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
chicken-paprikash-5a.jpgchicken-paprikash-6a.jpgAdd the paprika and some black pepper to the onions and stir to combine. Add the chicken broth, again scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and then nestle the chicken pieces into the pan, on top of the onions. Cover and cook on a low simmer for 20-25 minutes (depending on the size of your chicken pieces). When the chicken is cooked through (at least 165° if you use a thermometer, or if the juices run clear, not pink when the thickest part of the thigh is pierced with a knife) remove the pan from the heat. (If you want, you can also keep cooking the chicken until it begins to fall off the bone, which may take another 30 minutes or so.)
When the chicken is done to your taste, remove the chicken from the pan. Allow the pan to cool for a minute and then slowly stir in the sour cream and add salt to taste. If the sour cream cools the sauce too much, turn the heat back on just enough to warm it through. Add the chicken back to the pan and coat with the sauce.
Serve with dumplings, rice, egg noodles or potatoes. (If cooking gluten-free, serve with rice, potatoes or gluten-free noodles or dumplings.)

Okay, obviously I didn't use any of these starches. :) I used mashed cauliflower and peas.

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