Buckwheat "Tsar's Style" with Chicken Goulash – Step-by-Step Recipe

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Ordinary buckwheat porridge easily transforms into a complete and very hearty dish when complemented with tender meat. Buckwheat "Tsar's Style" with chicken goulash is perfect for quickly and simply feeding the whole family. The sauce thoroughly soaks into the groats, making them even tastier. This recipe is sure to please all lovers of home cooking!

Preparation time: 50 minutes.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

• 300 g buckwheat;
• 600 g chicken fillet;
• 1 onion;
• 1 carrot;
• 150 g mushrooms;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 3-4 sprigs of parsley;
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste;
• 200 ml hot water;
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika;
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme;
• salt and ground black pepper to taste;
• vegetable oil for frying.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Cut the chicken fillet into large pieces, the onion into small cubes, grate the carrot on a coarse grater, and slice the mushrooms.
2. Fry the chicken for 5-6 minutes over high heat until lightly browned. Add the vegetables and mushrooms, and cook for another 7-8 minutes over medium heat.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, garlic, paprika, and thyme. After 1 minute, pour in 200 ml of hot water, cover, and simmer the goulash for 15 minutes.
4. Separately, boil the buckwheat until almost done, add it to the goulash, mix, and cook for another 5 minutes under the lid over low heat until fully cooked.
5. Sprinkle the finished "Tsar's Style" buckwheat with chopped parsley and serve. Enjoy your meal!