Paprika Chicken

Health score
12%
Paprika Chicken
20 min.
6
741kcal

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Paprika Chicken: A Flavorful and Quick Main Course

If you're a fan of bold, smoky flavors and are looking for a dish that's both comforting and sophisticated, look no further than this Paprika Chicken recipe. This hearty meal, which serves six, comes together in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect option for a busy weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch. With a focus on quality ingredients and simple techniques, this Paprika Chicken is a must-try for any home cook.

At the heart of this dish is the paprika, which imparts a rich, deep flavor to the chicken and the sauce it simmers in. Paired with tender chicken thighs, onions, tomatoes, and a hint of sour cream, this recipe creates a balanced blend of savory and slightly tangy notes that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and flexibility. It's a one-pot meal that can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to focus on your favorite side dishes or simply enjoy the rich flavors of the chicken on its own. Whether you serve it over a bed of noodles or rice, or alongside a fresh salad, Paprika Chicken is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein and healthy fats, this dish is not only delicious but also fits well into a balanced diet. So why not give your taste buds a treat and try out this Paprika Chicken recipe? It's a quick, easy, and undeniably tasty way to enjoy the flavors of paprika and chicken in one delicious meal.

Ingredients

  • 14 oz canned tomatoes whole drained canned
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth 
  •  strips. with skin and bones (2 1/4 lb)
  •  strips. with skin and bones (2 1/4 lb)
  • 1.5 teaspoons flour with 1 tablespoon water all-purpose
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • cups onion finely chopped
  • tablespoons paprika 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons cream sour for serving

Equipment

  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Pat chicken dry.
  2. Remove skin and reserve.
  3. Heat oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until hot, then cook skin until it renders about 1/4 cup fat. Discard skin with a slotted spoon.
  4. Cook onion with salt in fat in pot over moderately high heat, covered, stirring occasionally and reducing heat if necessary, until onion is very tender but not browned, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add paprika and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and broth, stirring vigorously to break up tomatoes.
  6. Add chicken and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Simmer, uncovered, until chicken is just cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes longer.
  7. Stir flour mixture and stir into sauce. Simmer, stirring, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat, then season with salt and stir in 2 tablespoons sour cream.
  9. Serve, sprinkled with parsley, over noodles or rice, with additional sour cream on the side.
  10. ·Chicken can be prepared, without the sour cream, 2 days ahead and cooled, uncovered, before chilling, covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories741kcal
Protein27.74%
Fat65.47%
Carbs6.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.17
Glycemic Load
2.81
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
27.964782600817%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.88mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
2.67mg
Kaempferol
0.37mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
10.83mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:741.02kcal
37.05%
Fat:53.76g
82.7%
Saturated Fat:14.32g
89.52%
Carbohydrates:12.55g
4.18%
Net Carbohydrates:9.52g
3.46%
Sugar:5.65g
6.27%
Cholesterol:298.06mg
99.35%
Sodium:494.66mg
21.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:51.25g
102.5%
Selenium:57.56µg
82.22%
Vitamin B3:15.19mg
75.96%
Vitamin B6:1.25mg
62.49%
Phosphorus:525.2mg
52.52%
Vitamin B5:3.39mg
33.92%
Vitamin K:35.25µg
33.57%
Vitamin A:1665.22IU
33.3%
Vitamin B12:1.94µg
32.35%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.25%
Zinc:4.18mg
27.88%
Potassium:959.11mg
27.4%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.99%
Magnesium:81.34mg
20.34%
Iron:3.62mg
20.11%
Vitamin E:2.52mg
16.79%
Copper:0.32mg
15.93%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.52%
Vitamin C:11.86mg
14.38%
Fiber:3.04g
12.14%
Folate:32.1µg
8.02%
Calcium:71.03mg
7.1%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
2.01%
Source:Epicurious