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Creamy Paprika Chicken

Creamy Paprika Chicken

This Creamy Paprika Chicken features tender chicken thighs in a rich, flavorful sauce that's perfect for a cozy dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • medium bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade

  • 500 g chicken thighs cubed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • pinch chilli flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • pinch sugar

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cut the chicken into bite-size cubes and place in a medium bowl. Drizzle over olive oil, red wine vinegar, paprika, and half the oregano, thyme and chilli flakes. Mix to combine.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in batches and cook until seared on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Cooking

  • In the same pan, heat olive oil then add onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add remaining paprika, oregano, thyme and chilli flakes.
  • Pour in the white wine and chicken stock to deglaze the pan. Allow to simmer and reduce for a few minutes, then stir in sour cream, salt, pepper, and pinch of sugar.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan along with any resting juices and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
  • Scatter over fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread or steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 792mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 374IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, comfort food, creamy, Dinner, Paprika
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