Grandmother's Czech Pan-Fried Chicken Skillet

Assemble the ingredients: chicken, paprika, bay leaf, cumin, bell pepper, black pepper, lemon juice.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the chicken and cook until pan-fried.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Czech flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Czech accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.