Kosher Chicken Paprikash
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
84 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Kosher Chicken Paprikash
Description
This recipe begins by optionally removing skin from chicken pieces to reduce fat content. The chicken is generously seasoned with Hungarian paprika, salt, and pepper. Separately, red bell peppers, tomatoes, chicken consomme powder, and garlic are blended into a smooth sauce. Onions are sautéed until tender and starting to caramelize before adding the chicken and then pouring the vegetable-based sauce over it. Water is added just until the chicken is covered, and parsley is stirred in before bringing to a boil.
The dish then simmers gently for about an hour or until the chicken reaches the desired tenderness, covered but vented. During cooking, the sauce develops a deep flavor from the paprika and vegetables, and the chicken becomes infused with these rich tastes. The use of fresh paprika and the homemade nokedli dumplings contribute authentically to the dish’s Hungarian roots.
Serving the chicken with nokedli helps soak up the flavorful sauce, making this a filling and balanced meal. The blend of spices and fresh ingredients delivers a rustic comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Paprikash
- 12 pieces chicken legs
- 12 pieces chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons paprika (Hungarian paprika is best)
- 2 red bell peppers seeded
- 2 tomato
- 1 teaspoon chicken consomme powder
- 4 cloves garlic fresh
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onion peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley fresh, chopped, divided
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- nokedli see notes, homemade (spätzle), for serving
Instructions
- Before he begins, Michael likes to take the skin off of the chicken, so the dish doesn't contain as much fat. You can leave the skin on if you prefer.Sprinkle the chicken pieces generously with paprika, salt and pepper (if using kosher chicken, salt lightly).
- Place the bell peppers, tomatoes, chicken consomme powder and garlic into a blender.
- Blend to form a sauce.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium. Saute the onion slices in olive oil until tender.
- Once the onions have softened and are starting to caramelize, add the seasoned chicken pieces to the pot. Saute for a few minutes.
- Pour the blended sauce over the top of the chicken pieces. Add water till the sauce just covers the chicken.
- Sprinkle with 3 tbsp of the chopped parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste (I used about 1 1/4 tsp of each), and bring to a boil.Reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover the pot, vented slightly.
- Cook the chicken for about 1 hour or to desired tenderness. The longer it simmers the more tender it becomes.When the chicken is finished cooking, adjust salt and pepper seasoning to taste. Mix together 2 tbsp cornstarch with 3 tbsp of cold water. Gently stir the corn starch mixture into the chicken sauce and simmer for a minute or two to thicken.
- Serve chicken and sauce over warm nokedli - spätzle or the starch of your choice. Mashed potatoes, egg noodles and rice will also work well. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp chopped parsley to garnish (optional).
Notes
- This recipe requires a large sauce pot and a blender for smooth sauce preparation.
- Homemade nokedli (Hungarian spätzle) is recommended for authentic serving with this paprikash.
- Nutrition information provided pertains only to the chicken portion of the dish.
- Removing chicken skin before cooking reduces fat content but is optional based on preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2170IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 62.9mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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