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Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings

Easy Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings, a flavourful Hungarian dish ideal for a midweek dinner. It's ready in about 30 minutes, and can be enjoyed by the whole family. No need for a side dish either, the dumplings make it a complete meal. Simple, easy to make and delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hungarian
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 787kcal

Ingredients

For the paprikash

  • 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 onions
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
  • 2 cups hot water (or chicken stock/broth)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree

For the dumplings

  • 1 egg
  • 5 tablespoon plain flour
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • a pinch of salt

Instructions

  • To make the paprikash, heat up the oil, season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, and fry on both sides until light brown.
  • Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Peel and chop the onions, and add them to the pan (add more oil if necessary), and fry on a low to medium heat until golden.
  • Add the garlic and paprika, bring the chicken thighs back in, add the water, tomato sauce and leave to cook on a medium heat with the lid on until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is reduced.
  • Meanwhile, make the dumplings. Beat the egg well with a hand mixer until foamy, add the oil and sifted flour, and mix well to get a smooth paste.
  • Bring a pan of salted water to the boil, and use a spoon to scoop out about 5-6 balls from the flour paste.
  • Drop them in the water, and cook for 2-3 minutes until they triple their volume and are soft and fluffy.
  • Season the sauce with salt, pepper and thyme, add the dumplings to the chicken, and garlish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 787kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 303mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 887mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3945IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 5.4mg