Mom's Chicken Paprika

Name: Mom's Chicken Paprika
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 tsp Dried Thyme; 0.5 tsp Garlic Salt; 0.5 cup Milk; 2 tbsp Paprika; 1 tsp Seasoned Salt; 0.25 cup Shortening; 2.5 cups Water; 1 whole Whole Chicken; 2 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Halal 🕌Comfort-Food

Mom's Chicken Paprika features tender pan-browned chicken simmered with onions and plenty of paprika, yielding a gently spiced, smoky warmth. A simple milk-thickened pan sauce turns the cooking juices into a silky gravy that’s perfect for spooning over egg noodles or rice. Ideal for a comforting family dinner when you want homestyle flavors and satisfying richness.

Prep30 mins
Cook45 mins
Serves5
DifficultyMedium

1

In a shallow dish or bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, seasoned salt, thyme, and ground black pepper. Mix together; coat the chicken pieces in this mixture and fry in shortening in a large skillet until lightly browned on all sides.
2

Sprinkle paprika and garlic salt over the chicken. Add hot water to the skillet and simmer for 30 minutes.
3

Place onion rings on top of the chicken pieces and simmer for another 30 minutes.
4

Remove the chicken, with onions on top, to a serving platter and reserve.
5

In a small bowl, blend 2 tablespoons flour with milk and add to the liquid in the skillet. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Pour the thickened mixture over the chicken and serve with hot cooked white rice or egg noodles, if desired.