Best 2 Paprika Hendl Recipes

Indulge in the culinary delight of Paprika Hendl, a classic Austrian dish that tantalizes taste buds with its succulent chicken enveloped in a vibrant paprika sauce. This flavorful dish is a symphony of spices, with the smokiness of paprika dancing harmoniously with the warmth of garlic and caraway seeds. The chicken, lovingly marinated in a blend of paprika, salt, and pepper, is then roasted to perfection, resulting in a crispy golden skin that yields to tender, juicy meat. Paprika Hendl is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a variety of accompaniments. From the classic potato salad to the tangy cucumber salad, each recipe in this article complements the Paprika Hendl perfectly, creating a delightful symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PAPRIKA HENDL

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I started searching for this recipe after reading "Dracula" by Bram Stoker. I found the recipe in the link listed below. I skipped step 4 and just mixed it together good and thought it was fine. I don't know how authentic this dish is, but it's yummy. http://www.hermitsrock.com/article/notes-from-dracula

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lb poultry (original recipe says 1 young foul)
2 tablespoons fat (I used olive oil)
2 large onions, chopped
2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
1/2 cup tomato juice
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

Cut chicken into serving pieces, and salt.
Lightly brown onions in fat. Blend in half the paprika. Add tomato juice and chicken. Simmer, covered, 1 hour or until tender. Remove chicken.
Add remaining paprika to sauce, then add the flour beaten into sour cream. Simmer, stirring, 5 minutes or until well blended.
Put sauce through sieve, food mill, or blender.
Heat chicken and puréed sauce together over low flame.
Arrange chicken on warm platter. Pour half the sauce over; pass the rest separately in a sauceboat.
Serve with Flour Dumplings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.8, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 14.6, Sodium 73.4, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 1.7

PAPRIKA CHICKEN (PAPRIKA HENDL)

Paprika Chicken (Paprika Hendl) image

From Cooking The Austrian Way by Helen Hughes.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories Chicken

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

12 pieces skinless chicken, washed and patted dry
salt and pepper, to taste
paprika, to taste
8 Tbsp butter, melted
2 c flour (place in plastic bag)
1 lemon, halved
2 c hot water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 c sour cream

Steps:

1. Lightly sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Pour melted butter into shallow bowl. Dip chicken pieces in butter, coating well. Put 2 pieces of chicken at a time in a plastic bag with flour. Close the bag, and shake it gently until chicken is coated with flour.
3. Place chicken in greased baking pan and sprinkle with more paprika, salt, and pepper. Squeeze juice from half a lemon over chicken, then bake at 400 F for 1 hour.
4. Turn oven off. Put chicken pieces on ovenproof serving platter and return to oven to keep warm.
5. Gravy: Pour drippings from baking pan into a saucepan and heat. Sprinkle 2 tbsp. flour from bag over drippings and stir until brown.
6. Add hot water, bouillon cubes, a pinch of salt, pepper, paprika, sour cream, and juice from other lemon half. Stir until ingredients are blended. Serve with chicken.
7. Preparation/cooking/baking time: 2 hours Serves 4 to 6 *To reduce the fat content of this dish, substitute some or all of the sour cream with low-fat yogurt.

Tips:

Use high-quality paprika powder for the best flavor. You can find Hungarian paprika powder online or at specialty grocery stores.
If you don't have caraway seeds, you can substitute with cumin seeds or fennel seeds.
Be careful not to overcook the chicken. It should be cooked through but still juicy.
Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Paprika hendl is a classic Hungarian dish that is easy to make and full of flavor. The combination of paprika, caraway seeds, and garlic creates a delicious and aromatic dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. If you're looking for a new way to cook chicken, give paprika hendl a try. You won't be disappointed!