Paprikash!

Growing up in a arab/hungarian home, you can imagine the diverse meals that made appearances at the dinner table. Humous and labneh were always staples in our fridge and goulash or chicken paprikash were standard. I wanted to attempt to make paprikash like my mama used to, so I convinced her to share the family recipe. The only ingredient I didn't add was the sour cream to keep things a bit lighter. It turned out delicious and I've even had requests from Mr. Campbell for a repeat performance.

Ingredients

Chicken thighs or drumsticks

1 1/2 tsp hungarian paprika 

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

2-3 tablespoons of butter

1 large onion

garlic

salt

pepper

Gnocchi ( or nokedli, hungarian dumplings, if you're feeling ambitious )

Directions

1. In medium sauce pan saute onions and butter over medium heat.

2. Rub garlic halves over chicken, then sprinkle chicken with paprika, salt and pepper.

3. Add chicken pieces to pan and brown, turning occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes. 

4. Add stock and bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan and cook on low until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened.

5. Serve over gnocchi or nokedli with a side of red cabbage.

Mama and I