I have no idea where I got this recipe in the first place -- it was years and years ago. And I have no illusions about it being even close to authentic. I used to make it fairly often because my kids liked it and it was easy -- key factors for working moms. I still make it at least once a month -- because it is good!
1 whole chicken (about 3½ pounds), cut into 8 pieces*
1 Tbsp butter, softened
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
salt and pepper to taste
chicken broth or white wine, no more than a couple of tablespoons
1/2 C sour cream
1. Brown chicken, onions and garlic in butter and oil.
2. Stir in paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Add broth or wine.
4. Cover and simmer for approximately 1 hr.
5. When chicken is done, remove the pieces from the pan. Turn heat to high and bring the liquid the liquid to a boil, stirring to deglaze pan.
6.Lower heat to simmer and Stir in sour cream.
Serve with sauce and onions over chicken on noodles or rice.
*You may also use skinless and boneless chicken thighs(better flavor than breasts) or boneless pork, cut into bite-sized chunks.