Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 8 chicken thighs
  • 2 small red onions, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp caraway seeds
  • 1 cup hot chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 9 oz (250g) cherry tomatoes
  • Chopped parsley, to garnish
  • Sour cream, to serve
  • Large flameproof casserole

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken thighs, skin side down.
  • Cook about 3 minutes until the skin is golden.
  • Turn and brown the other sides, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the onions to the fat in the pan and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, or until the onions are softened.
  • Add the garlic and cook about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the paprika and caraway seeds and stir for 1 minute.
  • Return the chicken to the pan.
  • Mix together the stock, vinegar, tomato paste, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour over the chicken.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer for 35 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes to the casserole and shake vigorously to mix them into the sauce.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot with sour cream on the side for each diner to help themselves.