Creamy Paprika Chicken
Creamy Paprika Chicken is a high-protein bowl recipe ready in 30 min. It makes 4 servings, each 480 kcal with 36 g protein. Beginner level, 16 ingredients.
Adapted from a home cook's recipe and measured by Cookpath.
- 30 mintotal
- Beginnerlevel
- 480kcal a serving
- 36 gprotein
What is Creamy Paprika Chicken
Flattened chicken thighs rubbed with paprika and pan fried, served in a creamy sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, smoked paprika, stock and Dijon.
- Bowls · Chicken
- Searing & grilling
- Sauces & dressings
How to make Creamy Paprika Chicken
Tips from the cook
- Flatten the thick parts of the thighs to an even thickness, so they cook at the same pace.
- Leave the browned bits in the pan, as they flavour the sauce.
- Stir the juices from the plate into the sauce.
- Add the butter at the end, for a glossy finish.
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Meal prep and storage
Keeps 3 days in the fridge. Reheat gently.
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Creamy Paprika Chicken substitutions
Out of something, or cooking around an allergy. Each swap was checked against a source.
Onion powder2 options
- Garlic powder use about half as much
- Leave out leave out (small background flavour)
Cayenne pepper2 options
- Hot smoked paprika or chilli powder use 2x the amount
Less heat.
- Leave out (optional heat at 1/4 tsp) leave out (optional heat only)
Red onion2 options
- Spring onion (white part), thin use 2 spring onions per 1/4 red onion
Milder; still allium.
- Leave out leave out (optional salad garnish only)
Chicken stock3 options
- Vegetable stock (check the label for celery) 1:1 by volume
Less poultry flavour; the page notes vegetable broth usually has celery, carrots, onions.
Still contains celery.
- Mushroom broth (dried or fresh shiitake simmered in plain water 20-30 min) 1:1 by volume
Earthy taste.
- Miso whisked into hot water (1-2 tsp per 1 cup) 1:1 by volume
Add late; do not boil hard.
Still contains soy.
Heavy cream2 options
- Oat cooking cream (GF-labelled) or soy cream 1:1
Does not whip.
Still contains soy.
- Coconut cream (top layer of can) 1:1
Coconut flavour.
Dijon mustard2 options
- Whole grain mustard 1:1
Texture.
Still contains mustard.
- Honey + vinegar (for mustard allergy) 1 tsp dijon = 1/2 tsp honey + 1/2 tsp vinegar
No mustard heat, no emulsifying.
Butter2 options
- Vegan/dairy-free butter block 1:1 by weight
Soft tub margarine fails in pastry and cheesecake base.
- Olive oil use about 3/4 as much by volume
Not for creaming or pastry; base goes oily.
