Chicken Paprikash is a classic Hungarian recipe updated to be quick and easy. Serve it over mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1-1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Preparation:
Combine flour, 2 teaspoons paprika, salt, and pepper on shallow plate. Dip chicken in mixture to coat both sides.
Combine peanut oil and butter in heavy skillet. Add chicken; brown on both sides, turning once, about 4-5 minutes, then remove from skillet. Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook and stir until crisp tender. Return chicken to skillet.
Pour chicken stock and tomato paste into skillet and stir to combine, bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover pan, and simmer for 5-8 minutes. Meanwhile, combine sour cream, 1 teaspoon paprika, and cornstarch in small bowl. When chicken is thoroughly cooked, stir sour cream mixture into skillet and heat through but do not boil. Serve over mashed potatoes or hot cooked rice.
