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Chicken Cayenne
A popular and classic chicken peasant dish with a twist. Instead of a traditional paprika I substitute cayenne and sugar. Spicy with just a hint of sweetness.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
40
minutes
mins
Total Time
55
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
1
serving
Calories:
957
kcal
Author:
Sydney Dawes
Ingredients
½
pound
chicken thighs & drumettes
2
teaspoons
vegetable oil
1
teaspoon
butter
1
tablespoon
onion
diced
1
garlic clove
minced
¼
tablespoon
ground cayenne pepper
1
teaspoon
sugar
2
teaspoons
all-purpose flour
½
cup
canned crushed tomatoes
½
cup
chicken broth
1
tablespoon
sour cream
Egg noodles
cooked according to package directions
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In the Dutch oven, heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat
Add chicken and brown on both sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and saute another minute.
Stir in the cayenne, sugar, and flour and cook another 4-5 minutes stirring constantly.
Add the tomatoes and chicken broth and stir until well combined.
Add the chicken and transfer to oven. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the sauce thickens.
Move the chicken to the side of the dutch oven or remove, then stir in the sour cream until it is well combined.
Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Serve chicken and sauce over a bed of egg noodles.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
957
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
44
g
|
Protein:
73
g
|
Fat:
57
g
|
Saturated Fat:
19
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
35
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
388
mg
|
Sodium:
1334
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
15
g