Mom's Chicken Paprika

Name: Mom's Chicken Paprika
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 cup shortening; 2 tablespoons paprika; 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt; 2.5 cups hot water; 2 onions, peeled and sliced into rings; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup milk

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This classic Hungarian dish tastes so great, even my kids (the pickiest eaters in the world) love it. My mom used to make it when I was a kid. Even if you don't like chicken you'll eat this. Great easy recipe!

Recipe by Ann Oritz

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

5

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup shortening
2 tablespoons paprika
½ teaspoon garlic salt
2 ½ cups hot water
2 onions, peeled and sliced into rings
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup milk

Directions

In a shallow dish or bowl, combine 1/2 cup four, seasoned salt, thyme and ground black pepper. Mix together; coat chicken pieces in this mixture and fry in shortening in a large skillet until lightly browned on all sides.
Sprinkle paprika and garlic salt over chicken. Add hot water to skillet and simmer for 30 minutes. Placed onion rings on top of chicken pieces and simmer for another 30 minutes. Remove chicken, with onions on top, to a serving platter and reserve.
In a small bowl, blend 2 tablespoons flour with milk and add to liquid in skillet. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Pour thickened mixture over chicken and serve with hot cooked white rice or egg noodles, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

968	Calories
66g	Fat
19g	Carbs
71g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 968
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 66g	85%
Saturated Fat 19g	93%
Cholesterol 274mg	91%
Sodium 632mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 71g
Vitamin C 11mg	56%
Calcium 93mg	7%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 876mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.