Stroganoff is a classic and versatile dish usually made with sauteed beef, mushrooms, and sour cream and served over noodles or rice. Like other dishes, it has lots of variations.
Did you know that there are different versions of the origin of stroganoff? Though this dish is associated with the Stroganov family, one of the most renowned dynasties in Russia’s history, it’s still not entirely clear when exactly the recipe for Beef stroganoff was first documented. Some accounts suggest it was during the mid-18th century, while others believe it was at the beginning of the 19th century. If you’re curious to learn more about the history of stroganoff, you can read about it here.
What is stroganoff
Stroganoff is a timeless and delightful dish that combines thin strips of meat, sliced onions, mushrooms, and seasoning, all nestled in a creamy sour cream sauce. While beef is the traditional go-to meat, turkey or chicken stroganoff are also mouth-watering options. Some recipes recommend adding sour cream as a sauce on the side, while others suggest including it during the cooking process. It’s up to you to decide, but either way, you’re in for a treat!
Enjoy experimenting with the recipe and make it your own. Bon Appétit!
What do you need to make this easy chicken stroganoff
The easy chicken stroganoff recipe is a lighter, healthier, low-carb version of the classic recipe. There are a few main ingredients and a few optional ingredients. But you can also experiment with different vegetables if you like. I would like to hear all about it.
Main ingredients:
- Chicken boneless, skinless thighs or chicken breast (turkey breast or boneless turkey thighs are also good)
- Onion
- Garlic
- Dijon mustard or any smooth mustard of your choice
- Red paprika (not smoked one)
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Oil
Optional:
- Mushrooms. I used dry wild mushrooms, but you can use fresh or even canned mushrooms
- Small courgette or aubergine
- Ketchup or tomato pure
- Sour cream or mayonnaise
- Vegetable or chicken broth
- Stringless or French beans (fresh or frozen)
How to prepare easy chicken stroganoff
1/ If you use dry mushrooms, first boil the water, add dry mushrooms in a cup, and cover them with boiling water. Let it soak for 10 minutes or more. If you have fresh mushrooms, chop them and set aside.
2/ Slice chicken into thin strips and add into a bowl.
3/ Dice onion into small pieces, grate courgette if used, and add it to the same bowl.
4/ Grate or crush the garlic.
5/ Add salt, pepper, red paprika, mustard, garlic and oil and mix all ingredients well. Let the stroganoff mixture rest for a few minutes.
6/ Heat the oil in the heavy bottom skillet at a high temperature. When hot, add the chicken mixture and stir vigorously for 3 min or until the chicken turns white.
7/ If you use dry mushrooms, add the soaked mushrooms with the water to the skillet (see step one above). If you use fresh mushrooms, chop them and add to the skillet, then add 1/2 cup of chicken or vegetable broth.
8/ Cover and cook for 10 min. Stir occasionally.
NOTE:
Sometimes, fresh mushrooms release too much water when cooked. If that occurs, let the water evaporate for an additional 2-5 minutes. To thicken the sauce, you can also add a teaspoon of oat fibre or flour.
Serving ideas
When it comes to side dishes, the possibilities are endless. Serve stroganoff with:
- Noodles
- Mashed potatoes or Cauliflower mash and grated cheese also go very well with the chicken stroganoff.
- Vegetables: For example, in this recipe, I decided on runner beans. It makes a healthy, tasty and low-carb meal. Use fresh or frozen, stringless, green or runner beans. To prepare the beans:
- Trim and chop them into 1-inch pieces.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in the frying pan. When hot, add chopped beans, salt, and pepper and stir-fry for 5 minutes. Then add one sliced or crushed garlic, stir, and take the pan off the heat.
- Garlic bread
- Salads, like Greek salad, Kale salad, or this easy Coleslaw salad, are great side dishes, too.
- If you don’t care about extra calories, try chips, rice, gnocchi or quinoa.
Because this easy chicken stroganoff is not made with the usual creamy sauce, you can serve it with ketchup and mayonnaise or try my homemade Sour sauce.
However, for an unforgettable culinary experience, you must try stroganoff served with a combination of rice and fries in equal portions, with the mayonnaise on the side. This unique blend of carbs and protein creates a robust and satisfying meal that will leave you craving more. Trust me, once you taste stroganoff served with rice and fries, you will never return to any other side dish.
If you, similarly to me, like chicken try THE GREATEST KETO FRIED CHICKEN, the one perfect, quick and helathier alternative to KFC. Additionally, spice up your day by cooking THE BEST CHICKEN-AUBERGINE CURRY.
In any case please share your experience in the comments below and don’t forget to rate the recipe.
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EASY CHICKEN STROGANOFF WITH BEANS
Cooking Tools
- Heavy bottom skillet
- Frying pan
- Hand blender with chopping attachment (optional)
- Medium size bowl
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 600 g Chicken thighs
- 1 large Onion
- 4 Garlic cloves - divided
- 1 small Courgette
- 3 tbsp Olive oil - divided
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard - Or English mustard
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt - or Himalayan salt
- 1 tsp Ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup Dried mushrooms - or fresh (optional)
- 1/2 cup Boiling water - or broth
- 300 g Stringless beans - or green beans
Instructions
- If you use dry mushrooms, boil the water, add dry mushrooms in a cup and cover with boiling water. Let it soak for 10 minutes or more. If you have fresh mushrooms, chop them and set aside.3/4 cup Dried mushrooms
- Cut chicken thighs into thin slices and to the bowl.600 g Chicken thighs
- Chop onion, garlic and courgette. Add to the chicken.1 large Onion, 4 Garlic cloves, 1 small Courgette
- Add mustard, paprika, ground black pepper, salt and 1 tbsp of oil to the chicken. Mix well.3 tbsp Olive oil, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp Paprika, 1/4 tsp Sea salt, 1 tsp Ground black pepper
- Let the mixture rest for a few minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in the heavy bottom skillet at a high temperature. When hot, add the chicken mixture and stir vigorously for 3 min or until the chicken turns white.3 tbsp Olive oil
- If you use dry mushrooms, add the soaked mushrooms with the water to the skillet. If you use fresh mushrooms, chop them and add to the skillet with 1/2 cup of chicken or vegetable broth.3/4 cup Dried mushrooms, 1/2 cup Boiling water
- Cover and cook for 10min on medium heat.
- In the meantime, trip and cut the beans to 1ich pieces.
- In the frying pan, heat 1tbs of oil. When hot, add chopped beans and fry for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.300 g Stringless beans, 4 Garlic cloves
- Serve with fried beans, mayonnaise and sugar-free ketchup.