Hungarian chicken
With a classic, paprika-spiced chicken goulash that's made even more comforting with a side of creamy potato mash and toasted bread, this hearty Hungarian dish will become a winter favourite in no time!
- 20 mins preparation
- 40 mins cooking
- Serves 4
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Ingredients
Hungarian chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, cubed
- 2 brown onions, cut into chunks
- 1 red capsicum, seeded, chopped
- 2 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cup chicken stock
- 400 gram can diced tomatoes
- mashed potato, light sour cream, coriander sprigs, sugar snaps, crusty bread to serve
Method
Hungarian chicken
- 1In a large frying pan, heat oil on high. Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until browned all over. Transfer to a plate.
- 2In same pan, saute onion, capsicum and garlic for 3-4 minutes until onion is tender. Stir in paprika, flour and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- 3Gradually mix in stock and tomatoes. Return to heat. Bring to the boil, stirring on high. Reduce heat to low.
- 4Return chicken and juices to pan. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked though and sauce has thickened. Season to taste.
- 5Serve chicken on a bed of mashed potato, topped with a dollop of sour cream, coriander and steamed greens of choice.
Notes
For really creamy mashed potato, add hot milk and melted butter.
