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Traditional Elbasan Chicken and Potato Stew

Name: Traditional Elbasan Chicken and Potato Stew
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Albanian
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) chicken thighs; 2 large potatoes; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped parsley

A hearty Albanian stew with tender chicken and potatoes in a savory sauce

45 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion and garlic
Add chicken and cook until browned
Stir in potatoes, broth, paprika, salt, and pepper
Simmer for 30 minutes
Stir in parsley before serving
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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