Description
A comforting and hearty Paprika Chicken made with simple pantry spices, tender chicken, and a flavorful pan sauce that’s perfect spooned over rice, potatoes, or pasta.
Ingredients
4 chicken legs (or about 8 small chicken pieces)
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chicken broth
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Fresh parsley, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken (skin-side down if applicable) and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Occasionally spoon the pan juices over the chicken while it cooks.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Add a splash of lemon juice at the end for brightness.
For a creamier sauce, stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt off the heat.
Bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms can be added for extra texture.
Simmer uncovered at the end to thicken the sauce if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
