Description
This Chicken Stroganoff recipe elevates the classic dish with pomegranate molasses and smoked paprika for a bright, smoky flavor. It’s a surprisingly easy meal that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600g (1.3lb) Chicken Breast: cut into strips
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil: extra virgin
- 2 tbsp (28g) Unsalted Butter
- 1 Large Onion (≈150g / 1 cup): diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic (≈9g / 1 tbsp): minced
- 250g (9oz) Cremini Mushrooms: sliced
- 2 tbsp (16g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp (2g) Sweet Paprika
- ½ tsp (1g) Smoked Paprika
- 1 tbsp (16g) Tomato Paste
- 250ml (1 cup) Chicken Stock: vegetable-based, halal
- 100ml (⅓ cup) Water
- 200g (¾ cup) Sour Cream: full-fat
- 1 tsp (5ml) Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp (6g) Salt
- ½ tsp (2g) Black Pepper: freshly ground
- 1 tsp (5ml) Pomegranate Molasses
- 2 tbsp (8g) Parsley: chopped
- 2 tbsp (15g) Almond Slivers: toasted
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Dry chicken strips and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in oil and butter until browned, working in batches.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook Mushrooms: Sauté mushrooms until browned and softened.
- Create Roux: Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Bloom Spices: Add paprika, smoked paprika, and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze & Simmer: Whisk in stock and water, scraping up browned bits; simmer for 8 minutes.
- Finish Sauce: Remove from heat and whisk in sour cream, mustard, and molasses.
- Combine & Simmer: Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Rest & Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes; serve over noodles or rice with garnish.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breast. Greek yogurt can substitute for sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: chicken, stroganoff, comfort food, easy dinner, mushroom, sour cream, pomegranate, paprika