CREAMY PAPRIKA CHICKEN
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried mixed herbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
For the sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried mixed herbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 100 ml double cream
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- Small handful of chopped chives to finish
Instructions
- In a bowl, coat the chicken with olive oil, tomato paste and all the seasonings. Heat a pan over medium-low heat and cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until it turns a deep red colour with lightly charred edges. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt the butter. Add the seasonings and let them sizzle for 30 seconds. Pour in the double cream, stir well and simmer for 1 minute. Add the parmesan and stir until melted, smooth and creamy.
- Serve the chicken over mashed potatoes and spoon the sauce generously over the top. Finish with fresh chives.
Notes
Cook’s Tips:
Chicken thighs hold char and flavour even better if you want something extra juicy. Add a splash of pasta water and toss through cooked pasta for a creamy paprika pasta version.