Ingredients

  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thigh
  • 1 tbsp 15 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1/4 salt
  • 1/4 pepper
  • 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 sweet green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Method

  • Cut chicken into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken, in batches. Transfer to plate.
  • Drain fat from pan; fry onion, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and tomato paste; bring to boil, stirring and scraping up brown bits from bottom of pan. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Return chicken and any juices to pan. Add green pepper; cover and simmer until sauce is thick enough to mound on spoon, about 10 minutes. (Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes; refrigerate until cold. Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to 1 month.) Garnish with sour cream and parsley.
  • Additional Information
  • Slow Cooker Paprika Chicken: After browning chicken, transfer to slow cooker. Continue with recipe, omitting tomato paste until later and scraping tomato mixture into slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
  • Stir green pepper and tomato paste into slow cooker; cover and cook on high for about 15 minutes or until thickened. Serve topped with sour cream and parsley.