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Chicken Paprikash

This aromatic chicken paprikash is a classic Hungarian-inspired dish that brings a sense of warmth and comfort to the dinner table. By using high-quality sweet and smoked paprikas, the recipe creates a rich, mahogany-coloured sauce that perfectly complements the golden, crisp skin of the chicken. The addition of fresh lemon juice at the end provides a bright citrus lift to the savoury depth of the onions and stock.

As a dairy-free main course, this version swaps traditional cream for a suitable alternative, ensuring everyone can enjoy its velvety texture. It is a brilliant choice for a nutritious midweek meal or a relaxed weekend lunch with friends. Serve it alongside buttery noodles, fluffy rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the flavourful sauce.

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Ingredients for Chicken Paprikash

  • Dai Due's Master Brined Chicken , cut into 8 pieces

  • Salt and pepper

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 thinly sliced onions

  • 5 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika

  • 1 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika

  • 475ml low-sodium chicken broth

  • 240ml soured cream, room temperature

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

How to make Chicken Paprikash

Preheat oven to 163°C. Cut 1 Dai Due's Master Brined Chicken into 8 pieces; season with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in an ovenproof skillet just large enough to hold chicken pieces in a single layer over high. Once butter is melted, cook chicken, skin side down, until skin is very well browned (do not disturb), 5–8 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate (do not cook flesh side).

Reduce heat to medium and add 2 thinly sliced onions, 5 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika, and 1 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika to skillet; season with salt. Cook, stirring often, until onions are softened and start sticking to the skillet, 8–10 minutes. Add 475ml low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return chicken to skillet, skin side up, and transfer to oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through, 25–30 minutes. Transfer chicken to a platter; tent with foil to keep warm.

Bring liquid in skillet to a boil and cook until reduced by one-third, 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in 240ml room temperature soured cream and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce around chicken; top with chopped fresh parsley.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 16 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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