Sweet Hungarian paprika gives this creamy braised chicken the best flavor. This is a good "pantry dish" since you should have the basics on hand and only need to purchase the chicken. You may vary the recipe by using cubed veal shoulder instead of chicken and mushrooms instead of peppers. Serve with whole-wheat orzo flavored with minced parsley or dill.
Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Heat oil and butter in a large heavy casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and sprinkle with sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are very soft and light brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
Stir in bell peppers, tomato paste, paprika and crushed red pepper. Add the chicken and stir it gently into the onion mixture. Sprinkle with marjoram and add broth. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and simmer over medium-low heat until the chicken is very tender, about 50 minutes.
Just before the chicken is done, whisk sour cream, flour and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until smooth.
When the chicken is done, remove it to a plate. Stir the sour cream mixture into the sauce; return to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the sauce coats the spoon. Reduce heat to low, return the chicken to the sauce and reheat, about 1 minute. Serve garnished with parsley, dill and/or chives, if desired.
TIPS & NOTES
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 3, cool to room temperature and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Finish with Steps 4-5 before serving.
Tip: If you are using a combination of thighs, drumsticks and breasts, cut each breast in half crosswise to make pieces about the size of a thigh. And if you buy whole legs, separate the drumsticks and thighs. When the pieces are about the same size, they'll cook at about the same rate.
NUTRITION
Per serving: 331 calories; 14 g fat (4 g sat, 5 g mono); 116 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrates; 35 g protein; 4 g fiber; 384 mg sodium; 705 mg potassium.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (119g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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Calories: 74 | ||
Calories from Fat: 48 (65%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 5.3g | 7 % | |
Saturated Fat 3.2g | 16 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 1.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.3g | ||
Cholesterol 14.1mg | 4 % | |
Sodium 429.6mg | 15 % | |
Potassium 187.8mg | 5 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 5.4g | 2 % | |
Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 6 % | |
Sugars, other 3.9g | ||
Protein 1.7g | 2 % | |
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Calories per serving: 74
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