Ahhh yes, Ashley — let’s get into the heart of Hungarian comfort food with a soul-warming classic: Chicken Paprikash (or Paprikás Csirke) 🇭🇺🍗❤️
This dish is all about tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy paprika sauce — usually served with nokedli (Hungarian dumplings) or egg noodles. It’s cozy, flavorful, and absolutely unforgettable.
🍗 Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Paprikás Csirke)
🕒 Ready in about 1 hour | 🥄 Serves 4–6
📝 Ingredients
2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 lbs (900g) bone-in chicken pieces (legs and thighs are perfect)
2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (fresh and high-quality is key!)
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 bell pepper, sliced (optional but traditional in some regions)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth or water
¾ cup sour cream (or plant-based sour cream for a vegan/veg version)
