Hearty Paprika Chicken Stew My GoTo Hungarian Chicken…

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900 g) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and/or drumsticks (about 6 pieces)
• 1 1/2 tsp (9 g) kosher salt, plus extra to taste
• 1/2 tsp (1.5 g) freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
• 1 tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion (about 200 g), thinly sliced
• 2 medium bell peppers (any colour), cored and sliced (about 300 g total)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp (15 g) Hungarian sweet paprika (preferably fresh)
• 1 tsp (2 g) smoked paprika (optional)
• 1 tbsp (15 g) tomato paste (or 1 cup / 240 g canned diced tomatoes)
• 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp (1 g) caraway seeds (optional)
• 1 lb (450 g) waxy potatoes, cut into 1–1.5 inch (2–3 cm) chunks (optional)
• 1 tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter + 1 tbsp (8 g) all-purpose flour (for quick roux) OR 1 tbsp (8 g) cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp (30 ml) cold water (for slurry)
• 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream (full-fat recommended)
• 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice (or to taste)
• 2 tbsp (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)