Easy Four-Ingredient Chicken Paprikash
4 servings
60 minutes
Light chicken paprikash is a simple and delicious dish with roots in European cuisines, especially Hungarian. It is characterized by the rich aroma of sweet paprika that gives the chicken warm and spicy notes. Stewed in a creamy sauce, it becomes tender and juicy. The onion caramelizes during cooking, enhancing the dish's sweetness, while serving it with noodles, potatoes, or grains makes it hearty and versatile. This recipe is for those who appreciate simplicity and rich flavor: just four main ingredients turn into a cozy homemade treat. Perfect for family dinners where warmth and tasty traditions matter.
1
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan or cauldron over medium heat. Add coarsely chopped onion and sauté for 8 minutes until golden brown. Add paprika and cook for 1 minute, stirring until a pleasant spicy aroma arises. Place chicken pieces at the bottom of the pan and mix with the sauce. Cover with a lid, reduce heat, and simmer for 30-45 minutes until the chicken is tender and the meat easily separates from the bones.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- Onion: 1 head
- Sweet paprika: 2.5 tablespoons
- Chicken leg quarters: 4 pieces
2
Take out the chicken, place it on a plate, and set it aside. Remove excess fat from the pan and pour in 1 cup of water or chicken broth. Add sour cream and mix. Put the chicken back in the pan and mix with the sauce. The chicken is ready!
- Sour cream: 5 tablespoon
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Egg noodles: 200 g
3
Serve hot, drizzled with sauce over noodles, potatoes or grains, and top with chicken. It can be seasoned with sour cream, paprika, parsley or dill.
- Sour cream: 5 tablespoon
- Sweet paprika: 2.5 tablespoons
- Chopped parsley: to taste
