Creamy Paprika Chicken

We love a good saucy chicken recipe and this creamy paprika chicken is no different. Very much inspired by spicy chicken livers cooked in an aromatic sauce, this chicken recipe will be a family favourite in no time. I love serving it with crusty bread to mop up the sauce but it is just as delicious served over Basmati rice.

Ingredients

This paprika chicken recipe requires minimal ingredients and comes together in less than 20 minutes. I like seasoning the sauce with garlic, paprika, oregano, thyme and chilli flakes but feel free to use any of your favourite seasonings here. White wine and sour cream make a deliciously silky sauce.

• Chicken. I would recommend using boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Not only do they cook up much juicier, they are so much tastier. Chicken breasts can be substituted but the cooking time will have to be adjusted as they tend to dry out quickly.
• Onion.
• Fresh garlic cloves. 
• Red wine vinegar.
• Paprika. I used smoked paprika but sweet paprika also works.
• Dried oregano.
• Dried thyme. 
• Chilli flakes / red pepper flakes. 
• White wine. I used Sauvignon Blanc. Any dry white like Chenin Blanc or Pinot Grigio will work.
• Chicken stock. 
• Sour cream. 
• Salt and pepper. 
• Sugar. (optional)

How to make creamy paprika chicken

1. Season the chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-size cubes and place in a medium bowl. Drizzle over a few tablespoons of olive oil, red wine vinegar, a teaspoon of paprika and half the oregano, thyme and chilli flakes. Mix to combine. You can marinate the chicken overnight in the fridge or cook immediately.
2. Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in batches and cook until seared on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Make the sauce: In the same pan, heat a tablespoon of oil then add the onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes then add the remaining paprika, oregano, thyme and chilli flakes. Pour in the white wine and stock to deglaze the pan. Allow to simmer and reduce for a few minutes then stir in the sour cream, salt, pepper and pinch of sugar. Add the chicken back to the pan along with any of its resting juices and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.
4. Serve: Scatter over fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread or steamed rice.

Can I make this in advance?

The chicken can be marinated for up to 2 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a pan with a splash of water to thin out the sauce.

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Creamy paprika chicken

The 20-minute recipe the entire family will love. This creamy paprika chicken is delicious served with crusty bread or rice.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: easy chicken recipe, Paprika chicken, Paprika chicken recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 325kcal

Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

• 500 g (1lb) chicken thighs cubed
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• pinch of chilli flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper

For the sauce

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves crushed
• 1 tbsp paprika
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½ tsp thyme
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• ½ cup white wine
• 1 cup chicken stock
• ½ cup sour cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• pinch of sugar

Instructions

• Cut the chicken into bite-size cubes and place in a medium bowl. Drizzle over a few tablespoons of olive oil, red wine vinegar, a teaspoon of paprika and half the oregano, thyme and chilli flakes. Mix to combine.
• Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in batches and cook until seared on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• In the same pan, heat a tablespoon of oil then add the onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes then add the remaining paprika, oregano, thyme and chilli flakes.
• Pour in the white wine and stock to deglaze the pan. Allow to simmer and reduce for a few minutes then stir in the sour cream, salt, pepper and pinch of sugar.
• Add the chicken back to the pan along with any of its resting juices and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.
• Scatter over fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread or steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 792mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2mg