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Tomato and Paprika Chicken

My version of a classic Hungarian recipe, Chicken Paprikash. A great chicken dinner recipe with tomatoes and peppers.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Resting time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hungarian
Keyword: chicken, jimmy nardello, paprika, paprika chicken, paprikash, tomatoes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken thighs drumsticks will work too
  • 2 tbsp paprika, sweet or spicy or a combo Hungarian if you can find it
  • 2 tbsp light oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs tomatoes, diced 3-4 tomatoes
  • 1/2 large onion, diced
  • 2 Jimmy Nardello peppers or 1 large sweet pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream or 3/4 c creme fraiche
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Toss chicken in salt, pepper and 1 tsp paprika. Allow to sit at room temperature for at least one hour. You may also do this the night before.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to the bottom of a large pan with high sides. Saute chicken skin side down first, then flip cooking each side for 3-5 minutes or until beginning to brown. Remove and set on a plate.
  • Add onions and saute until beginning to soften. Add tomatoes and peppers. Remove from heat. Add 1 tablespoon plus a teaspoon paprika and stir to combine. Move back to heat, add chicken plus their juices back to the pan. Add 1-2 cups water, or until the liquid level is about halfway up the chicken. Bring up to a boil then reduce heat, simmer for 45-60 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken and place on a serving platter.
  • Measure out sour cream into a small bowl and add flour and 1 tsp paprika. Mix well to combine. Add about 3-4 tablespoons cooking liquid to the sour cream and mix well to temper. Add sour cream mixture to the pan and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until flour cooks out and sauce is desired consistency, add 1-2 tablespoons water if needed to thin. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and serve as is or over noodles, potatoes or dumplings.