Description
A delicious and savory chicken dish seasoned with sweet paprika and creamy yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (chopped into large bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth/stock
- 1/2 cup full-fat creamy yogurt or sour cream
- freshly chopped parsley (to garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (chopped), 2 tablespoons sweet paprika, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, Kosher salt and pepper, and 1 tbsp of the 3 tablespoons olive oil. Mix very well to coat all the pieces.
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Cook in 2 batches. Add the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, for 5-6 minutes to allow them to form a golden crust. Stir and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes. Set aside. Don’t worry if the chicken isn’t fully cooked; we’ll cook it a bit more later. If the second batch starts to catch the bottom of the pan, you can add a few tablespoons of broth to deglaze.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil in the pan. Sauté the 1 large onion (diced) for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the 3-4 garlic cloves (minced), 1/4 cup tomato paste and 1 tablespoon smoked paprika. Cook and constantly stir for 1 minute over medium heat.
- Add the 1 3/4 cup chicken broth/stock and deglaze the pan, stirring through the bottom.
- Add the cooked chicken and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for around 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender.
- Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes (this is important to prevent the yogurt from curdling), then stir in the 1/2 cup full-fat creamy yogurt or sour cream.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if using.
Notes
- This dish can be served with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Make sure to let the chicken rest after cooking to enhance its juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg