Chicken Paprikash, Version Two

Name: Chicken Paprikash, Version Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 2 tbsp Bacon Fat; 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes; 3 cloves Garlic; 3 tbsp Paprika; 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 0.75 tsp Salt; 8 oz Sour Cream; 1 cup Water; 1 whole Whole Chicken; 1 whole Yellow Onion

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Chicken Paprikash, Version Two features tender chicken simmered with sweet paprika, sautéed onions, and a gentle kick of red pepper, all rounded with a creamy sour cream finish. The sauce is rich and velvety with a subtle smokiness, ideal for cozy dinners. Serve it over egg noodles, dumplings, or potatoes when you want comforting, Central European flavors.

Prep15 mins
Cook1 hr 15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

1

Warm bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, the garlic, the salt, the red pepper flakes, and the paprika. Stir and cook until the onion turns translucent. Add the chicken pieces and pour water over everything. Cook over medium heat for 1 hour, adding more water if needed.
2

Stir in the tomatoes, keeping the liquid separate. In a medium bowl, combine the reserved liquid with the flour and the sour cream; mix until smooth, then slowly pour this mixture into the chicken while stirring constantly. Cook until the mixture thickens.