Paprika Chicken with Cucumber Dill Salad
A savory paprika chicken recipe paired with a refreshing cucumber dill salad, perfect for family dinners.
Equipment
- Large deep pan Used for cooking the chicken.
- Cutting Board For chopping ingredients.
- Knife For cutting chicken and vegetables.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 large onion finely diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced into cubes
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced into cubes
- 2 cloves garlic finely diced
- 5 teaspoons sweet Hungarian-style paprika
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 14 oz canned diced or chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped, for garnish
- 3 Lebanese cucumbers sliced into thin circles
- 0.33 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup dill chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.33 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into 2-3 pieces each, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt, and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium-high heat. Cook half of the chicken pieces for 2 minutes on each side until slightly golden brown. Repeat with the second batch, adding more olive oil as needed. Set aside.
- Add a little more olive oil to the pan and sauté the onions and bell peppers for 7-8 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and stir.
- Return the chicken to the pan, sprinkle paprika, add tomato paste, black pepper, canned tomatoes, and chicken stock. Stir, cover with a lid, and cook over low-medium heat for 25-30 minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the sides. Cook pasta or another side dish according to package instructions.
- For the cucumber dill salad, sprinkle sliced cucumbers with salt, then mix in sour cream, salt, pepper, and chopped dill until well coated.
- Uncover the chicken, add sour cream, stir, and serve with cooked pasta, rice, quinoa, or potatoes. Enjoy with your favorite veggies and the cucumber dill salad.
Notes
This dish pairs well with nokedli, a Hungarian dumpling, or any side of your choice. Adjust the paprika to your spice preference for a milder or spicier flavor.