Chicken paprikash

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan placed over a medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add them to the pan. Cook until browned all over. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 3

Add the onions, garlic and peppers to the pan and gently fry for 10 minutes. Stir in the paprikas and flour. Cook, stirring all the time, for a few minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and stock, then return the chicken thighs to the pan. Simmer gently for 30–40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 4

Meanwhile, to make the dumplings, mix together the flour, suet, herbs and seasoning in a bowl. Add 100ml/3½fl oz water and mix to form a sticky dough.

Step 5

Roll the dough into small balls and drop into a shallow baking dish. Pour over the hot chicken stock and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 6

When ready to serve, stir the soured cream into the chicken and serve with the dumplings.