Budget-Friendly Family Dinner: Chicken Stroganoff

in #waivio2 days ago

Welcome to my kitchen, fellow food lovers! Today, I have a special treat for you – a classic comfort dish with a twist. As we continue our journey through thirty days of family dinners on a budget, I'm excited to share with you my beloved Chicken Stroganoff recipe. This dish is a staple in my weekly rotation; it's fast, simple, light on the wallet, and promises minimal cleanup. The beauty of this recipe lies in its adaptability; feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables. Serve it over steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta – whichever your heart desires. Let's get cooking!

Ingredients:
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
🧅 1 large onion, finely diced
🧄 1 tsp garlic, freshly minced
🐔 600 g chicken thigh fillets, cut into 2 cm strips
🌊 1 tsp sea salt flakes, plus extra to season
🔲 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper, plus extra to season
🍄 200 g mushrooms, thinly sliced
🥄 2 tbsp plain flour
🍅 2 tbsp tomato paste
🌶 1 tbsp sweet paprika
🥫 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
🍖 2 cups beef stock
🥣 2 tbsp sour cream
🌿 1/4 bunch parsley, finely chopped
🍚 Steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta to serve
Instructions: https://www.tiktok.com/@simple.home.edit/video/7288614232088694017?q=recipe&t=1737557188882

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Season the chicken thigh strips with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan. Cook the chicken, turning occasionally, until it's browned and nearly cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
  5. Toss the sliced mushrooms into the pan with the chicken and cook until they begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle in the plain flour, stirring it into the chicken and mushrooms to coat and absorb the juices.
  7. Add the tomato paste, sweet paprika, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet, mixing to combine all the ingredients.
  8. Gradually pour in the beef stock, stirring constantly to create a smooth sauce that envelops the chicken and mushrooms.
  9. Reduce the heat to low and let the stroganoff simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  10. Stir in the sour cream and chopped parsley, and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat the sour cream through, then remove from the heat.
  12. Serve the chicken stroganoff over your choice of steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta, and enjoy a heartwarming meal!
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Total Time: 45 mins
    Equipment: Large skillet or saucepan, stirring spoon.
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