Slovakian Chicken Goulash
A hearty Slovakian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken in a flavorful goulash sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●2 pitted dates datechopped
- ●1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperoptional
- ●1/2 teaspoon caraway seedsoptional
- ●1 pound slovakian sausagesuch as kielbasa
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons tomato pasteoptional
- ●1 cup crispshredded (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Stir in the chopped dates, caraway seeds, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- 7
Add the Slovakian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- 9
Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 10
Return the chicken to the pot and cook, covered, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 20-25 minutes.
- 11
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 12
Serve hot, garnished with shredded crisp.