Ingredients

serves 6 to 8

　　1 large onion, chopped

　　1 clove garlic, minced

　　4 tablespoons olive oil

　　One 4- to 5-pound chicken, cut up

　　2 tablespoons paprika

　　1 teaspoon pepper

　　2 teaspoons salt

　　1 1/2 cups water

　　1 cup sour cream

　　1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

　　Dumplings (optional)

　　

Dumplings

3 eggs, beaten

　　3 cups all-purpose flour

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　1/2 cup water

　　

Step 1

In a deep skillet over medium heat, brown onion and garlic in oil. Add chicken and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle paprika, pepper, and salt on chicken. Turn meat once. Add water, cover, and simmer on low heat for approximately 30 minutes or until meat is tender. Remove from liquid. In a small bowl, mix sour cream, flour, and 1 cup of hot liquid from chicken until smooth. Pour mixture into skillet and blend with remaining liquid. Add dumplings if desired and heat through. This dish may be served over noodles or rice instead of dumplings.

　　

Dumplings

Step 2

Blend all ingredients and mix well. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into boiling water. Cook about 10 minutes and drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again.

　　Paula Deen's Kitchen Classics