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Grandma's Paprika Chicken - gluten free

Paprika Chicken

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium onions – 2 cups chopped
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breast cut into large strips – about 3 ounces each
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt- divided
  • 1 Tablespoon Hungarian paprika- divided
  • 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup milk – 1% or unsweetened almond, cashew or coconut milk for dairy free option
  • Grain such as brown rice sorghum or quinoa

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large saucepan with a lid over medium to medium high heat and add olive oil.
  • Add onions and sweat for a about 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 teaspoon paprika and 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and cook for about 3 more minutes.
  • Add chicken, an additional teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir.
  • Cook chicken for about 5 minutes and turn pieces over, cook for a few more minutes and then add chicken broth and another teaspoon paprika.
  • Cover and lower heat to medium, cooking for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When chicken is cooked through, remove the pieces to a plate or bowl and set aside.
  • In a small bowl add 2 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1/2 cup of the sauce from the pan and stir to combine.
  • Add mixture back to the pot with additional 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir and turn up the heat to let sauce simmer to thicken for a few minutes.
  • Add milk and stir, add back chicken and heat through.
  • Add additional salt or paprika if desired to taste.
  • Serve over brown rice, sorghum or quinoa.

Notes

This recipe serves 4-6 people, 4 big appetites or 6 smaller ones. The Nutrition Facts are for the chicken and sauce only, grains are extra :-)

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalFat: 9g
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