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Brassói chicken with roasted potato cubes and fresh parsley
Spicy Brassói chicken with crispy potatoes and parsley

Brassói Chicken with Crispy Potatoes

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Although the original 'Brassói' is made with pork tenderloin and lacks paprika, this juicier, paprika-spiced chicken version has become a household favorite. The essence remains the marriage of meat and potatoes, elevated by garlic. In this recipe, the potatoes are fried, not boiled, keeping them crispy alongside the sauce.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 480 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Paper Towels

Instructions

1 ✓

Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Pat them completely dry.

Tip: Water is the enemy of hot oil. If wet, they steam instead of frying.
2 ✓

Fry potatoes in hot oil until golden brown, then drain on paper towels. Salt immediately while hot.

3 ✓

Cut the chicken breast into cubes similar in size to the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.

Tip: Uniform size ensures every bite cooks evenly.
4 ✓

In another skillet, sauté the finely chopped onion in a little oil. Add the crushed garlic, but only sauté for 30 seconds.

Tip: Garlic burns in seconds due to high sugar content and becomes bitter.
5 ✓

Add the chicken and sear over high heat until opaque and slightly browned. Remove from heat, then stir in the paprika.

Tip: Never fry paprika directly on high heat; the sugars caramelize and turn bitter instantly.
6 ✓

Add a splash of water (approx. 1/4 cup) and simmer for 2-3 minutes to create a small amount of sauce.

Tip: This deglazes the pan, lifting the flavorful bits stuck to the bottom.
7 ✓

Just before serving, toss the fried potatoes and parsley with the chicken.

Tip: This keeps the potatoes crispy.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the potatoes get soggy?
If you mix them with the saucy meat too early, they absorb the liquid. Toss them together only right before serving!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Fillet
  • 1 lb Potatoes (starchy, for frying)
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1.5 cups Oil (for frying potatoes)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Sweet Paprika
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley