Pressure Cooker Hungarian Chicken Recipes

HUNGARIAN CHICKEN FOR THE PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• Heat the oil in the pressure cooker over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden-brown on all sides. Transfer chicken to a plate.
• Mix the 1 cup water and 2 bouillion cubes, until dissolved.
• Add the onion, paprika, and bouillion and stir to mix. Add the chicken pieces back to the pot and add the tomato on top, but don't stir it inches Add the salt.
• Lock on the lid and bring to pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes to finish cooking.
• Gently release any remaining pressure and transfer the chicken to a plate.
• Whisk the sour cream in a small bowl until smooth. Add 1/4 cup of the liquid from the pot and whisk until smooth.
• Put the pot back on a burner over medium heat, until sauce is lightly bubbling. Pour the sour cream mixture into the pot and whisk to mix.
• Whisk together the 1/2 cup of water and cornstarch. Slowly add this to the pot and whisk it in until the sauce is not quite as thick as gravy. You may not use all the water/cornstarch mixture. Add the chicken pieces back to the pot.
• Serve over seasoned rice or egg noodles.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN PAPRIKASH STEW

Steps:

• Turn the pressure cooker on. Press the Sauté function key (it will show Normal, 30 minutes).
• Add the onion, butter, olive oil and salt and cook for 5 minutes with the lid off. Stir a few times.
• Add the diced chicken and cook for another minute or two together, stirring a few times. Add paprika and garlic and stir through, then add the chicken stock, tomato paste and crème fraîche or sour cream. Stir through.
• Press the Keep Warm/Cancel function. Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot. Check that the lid knob is turned to Sealing. Change the setting to Manual (High Pressure) and set the timer for 12 minutes. After 3 beeps the Instant Pot will start to build up the pressure and the cooking will begin.
• Once the time is up, let the pressure release naturally or use a quick release method, and open the lid.
• Add the peas and press Sauté. Cook for 5 minutes with the lid off, stirring a few times. This will evaporate some of the liquid and thicken the sauce.
• After 5 minutes, scoop 1/4 cup of the sauce liquid into a small bowl and add the arrowroot flour (corn flour is also okay). Whisk to dissolve. Turn the Instant Pot to OFF and then stir in the arrowroot liquid and another tablespoon of crème fraîche/sour cream. This will further thicken the sauce.
• To prepare the salad, combine all ingredients in a bowl and serve alongside chicken paprika.

PRESSURE-COOKER CHICKEN PAPRIKA

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 3- or 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; top with onion. In a small bowl, whisk 3/4 cup broth, paprika, tomato paste, garlic, salt, thyme and hot pepper sauce; pour over chicken., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. A thermometer inserted into chicken should read at least 165°., Remove chicken; keep warm. In a small bowl, whisk flour and remaining 1/4 broth until smooth; stir into pressure cooker. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened and sauce is slightly reduced, 8-10 minutes. Press cancel; stir in sour cream. Serve with chicken.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN PAPRIKASH

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and toss with butter, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Keep noodles warm while preparing the chicken.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil, shallots, and garlic; saute until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in pasta sauce, chicken broth, and red wine vinegar.
• Season chicken with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method.
• Place 1/2 cup yogurt in a small bowl. Add in 1/2 cup of sauce, a tablespoon at time, to temper the yogurt. Add paprika and blend well. Pour yogurt mixture back into the pot. Shred the chicken thighs and serve over cooked noodles. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt.

HUNGARIAN CHICKEN PAPRIKASH

Steps:

• 1. If you have a pressure cooker, use it. If you dont, a regular big old pot will work just as well.
• 2. Place the oil and chopped onion in a big pot. Cook over medium/high heat until translucent. (You don't want them brown, just tender.) Take off heat. Add the paprika. Mix it well.
• 3. Put chicken parts in the pot and brown slightly with the onion/paprika mixture. (Do it in batches if you have to and add additional oil in small amounts if needed.) NOTE: I buy a whole chicken and cut it up myself. Make sure the chicken pieces you use are whole with the skin intact. It adds to the flavor.
• 4. Add water to almost cover chicken. Bring to a boil, and add chicken bullion cubes (a good rule is don't cube for every one cup of water... just eyeball it). Also, add the Lawry's seasoning salt (if available). Not necessary, but to me, is the secret ingredient. Grandma didn't tell us about that until we saw her add it one day! ;) Cover and simmer for 25 minutes with a regular pot, or about 15-20 minutes with a pressure cooker.
• 5. While the chicken is simmering, mix the sour cream, water, and flour together with a hand mixer or a Kitchen-Aid mixer. Whip it very smooth and set aside.
• 6. When the chicken is done, remove the chicken pieces to a colander to cool. Slowly add the sour cream mixture, a little bit at a time to the broth, stirring constantly to incorporate into the broth. OPTIONAL: You can de-bone the chicken or leave the pieces intact. I spoil everyone by skinning and de-boning it and adding it back to the sauce. Grandma always served the chicken pieces separate on a dish and whole. It is up to you how you like it. I always just went for the sauce over dumplings when I was a kid! ;)
• 7. FOR THE DUMPLINGS: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. In a mixer combine eggs, water, and flour and salt. Mix together to form a soupy dough. When water is boiling, scrape the dough into the water a spoonful at a time. This is easier if you dip the spoon onto the boiling water so the dough will not stick to the spoon. After you scrape the dough into the boiling water, they should cook for about 7 minutes. When they rise to the surface, they are done. Drain and rinse. It makes a lot of dumplings! But that is ok, they will be gone in no time!
• 8. Serve up a big helping of dumplings and pour sauce over them. Serve with the whole chicken pieces, or if you de-bone it, it will be placed in the sauce.
• 9. One of my favorite childhood memories is triggered when I make this recipe. All of my senses come alive... truly a wonderful comforting food!