CREAMY PAPRIKA CHICKEN THIGHS

Thank you Stem and Spoon at stemandspoon.com for this wonderful recipe. It is Keto and Gluten-Free. I did, however, make a few small changes to the recipe but I will let you know what I changed,

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons avacado oil
• 2 tablespoons butter (or sub ghee or more oil)
• 1 large onion, cut into 1/2 inch slices (I used a large sweet onion)
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (plain paprika was used here)
• 4-5 boneless/skinless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (or sub chicken broth…I used Better than Boullion)
• 1 cup heavy whipping crean or heavy cream (for dairy free, sub 1/2 cuup coconut crean and 1/2 cup plain almond milk….this is what I used)
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (I did not use this in my dish)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Set a large skillet (cast iron for me) over medium heat and add the oil. When it glistens, add the butter, onion slices and paprika. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2 Move the onions towards the outside of the pan, creating space in the center, Place the chicken pieces in the center of the skillet. Cook for 5-8 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5-8 minutes (* I chose to cover the skillet at this time to ensure that the chicken was cooked through). Stir the onions around occasionally, if needed.

3 When the chicken is done, transfer each piece to a plate and set it aside. Keep the onions in the skillet and turn down the heat to low.

4 Pour in the white wine (or broth) and let it simmer and reduce for 1 or 2 minutes. (Here is where you can add your lemon juice). Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper if desired.

5 To serve, plate chicken with extra spoonfuls of sauce and onions. Or transfer the sauce and chicken to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped parsley. (I chose to serve this over riced cauliflower with a side salad)

For other comentary on this recipe you can go to stemandspoon.com and look for creamy paprika chicken thighs. I highly recommend this recipe. This recipe has 6 grams of carbohydrates per serving (2 grams of which are fiber for a net of 4 grams of carbohydrates per serving. Not bad for an easy and delicious main dish.

Please don’t forget to let me and stem and spoon know what you thought of the recipe. Enjoy!