A simple recipe for a delicious chicken goulash
Some dishes are ones we gladly return to because they’re familiar, simple, and reliable. One such dish is chicken goulash – a delicious dinner that, thanks to its delicate flavour and texture, appeals to adults, children, and seniors alike. What’s more, it’s a meal that can easily be prepared in one frying-pan or pot and served in many ways — with square potato dumplings, Silesian potato dumplings, or crispy Hungarian style potato pancakes. Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious chicken goulash – we’ll show you step by step how to prepare it and suggest what to serve it with to enjoy a tasty, satisfying, and convenient meal.
How to make chicken goulash? Step-by-step instructions
Traditional goulash is a dish from Hungarian cuisine made of meat (preferably beef), onion, and paprika. Its original name (pörkölt) comes from the old Hungarian word pergelt, which means “roasted” or “browned.” It’s an incredibly versatile and flexible dish that has evolved over time—one variation being the version made with poultry.
Chicken goulash is a multi-ingredient dish, but it doesn’t require culinary magic or time-consuming work in the kitchen. With our recipe, you can easily prepare it yourself, even if you’re not a kitchen expert.
Chicken goulash is a multi-ingredient dish, but it doesn’t require culinary magic or time-consuming work in the kitchen. With our recipe, you can easily prepare it yourself, even if you’re not a kitchen expert.
Chicken goulash – ingredients:
• 400 g chicken fillet (e.g. breast or skinless thigh)
• 1 onion
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 200 ml vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• Salt, pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon wheat flour (optional, for thickening)
• Oil for frying
• 1 onion
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 200 ml vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• Salt, pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon wheat flour (optional, for thickening)
• Oil for frying
Preparation – step by step:
1. Wash the chicken and cut it into cubes.
2. Chop the onion, cut the pepper into strips, and press the garlic through a garlic press.
3. In hot oil, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the chicken and fry for a few minutes until the meat is seared on all sides.
4. Add the red pepper, sweet paprika powder, and tomato paste. Sauté briefly.
5. Pour in the broth and simmer on low heat for about 15–20 minutes. If you wish, you can slightly thicken the sauce by adding a teaspoon of flour mixed with a small amount of water.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. The goulash is ready when the meat is tender and the sauce slightly thickened.
2. Chop the onion, cut the pepper into strips, and press the garlic through a garlic press.
3. In hot oil, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the chicken and fry for a few minutes until the meat is seared on all sides.
4. Add the red pepper, sweet paprika powder, and tomato paste. Sauté briefly.
5. Pour in the broth and simmer on low heat for about 15–20 minutes. If you wish, you can slightly thicken the sauce by adding a teaspoon of flour mixed with a small amount of water.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. The goulash is ready when the meat is tender and the sauce slightly thickened.
What’s the best way to serve chicken goulash?
Prepared chicken goulash is a great base for various dinners. It all depends on what you like and how much time you have. The easiest option is to pair it with ready meals from U Jędrusia.
Flour-based dishes – square potato dumplings and Silesian potato dumplings
Chicken goulash also pairs well with flour-based dishes. In U Jędrusia’s range, you’ll find square potato dumplings, Silesian potato dumplings, and cottage cheese noodles. All of them are designed for convenient and quick serving.
You can pan-fry the square potato dumplings with a bit of butter or cook them in water. For a more traditional “home-style” dinner feel, go for Silesian potato dumplings. Cottage cheese noodles, on the other hand, are great when you want something more delicate yet still filling.
You can pan-fry the square potato dumplings with a bit of butter or cook them in water. For a more traditional “home-style” dinner feel, go for Silesian potato dumplings. Cottage cheese noodles, on the other hand, are great when you want something more delicate yet still filling.
Hungarian style potato pancakes
Chicken goulash tastes great with potato pancakes—especially if you enjoy the contrast between soft sauce and a crispy side. Simply heat them up in the oven, in a frying-pan, or an air fryer, then top with a portion of goulash. You can also add a spoon of sour cream and sprinkle with fresh parsley. If you’re short on time or don’t feel like cooking, go for the complete set: Hungarian style potato pancakes with pork goulash from U Jędrusia.
Vegetables or salad – sides that complete the dish
To enrich your plate, it’s worth adding your favourite salad to the goulash. The most universal combinations include: sauerkraut, red cabbage, carrot with apple, or pickles—fresh, lightly pickled, or fermented. You can also throw in a few cooked broccoli florets and complement the dish with a salad mix.
Goulash is a dish that doesn’t need much—it stands on its own, and you can easily adapt it to whatever you have on hand. If you’re looking for a way to enjoy a quick and tasty meal without cooking, be sure to check out U Jędrusia’s ready-to-eat sets!
Goulash is a dish that doesn’t need much—it stands on its own, and you can easily adapt it to whatever you have on hand. If you’re looking for a way to enjoy a quick and tasty meal without cooking, be sure to check out U Jędrusia’s ready-to-eat sets!
