🍗 Traditional Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Creamy Sauce

Perfect choice! 🇭🇺 Chicken Paprikash (Csirkepaprikás) is one of the most beloved Hungarian comfort foods — tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy paprika sauce. Traditionally served with nokedli (Hungarian dumplings) or buttered noodles.

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🍗 Traditional Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Creamy Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 ½ – 3 lbs (about 1.2–1.5 kg) chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or whole cut-up chicken, skin-on for best flavor)
• 2 tbsp lard or sunflower oil (traditional flavor)
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika (authentic flavor key!)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced (optional but traditional)
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled & chopped (or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes)
• 1 cup chicken broth or water
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the creamy sauce:

• ¾ cup sour cream (or full-fat Greek yogurt)
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (to stabilize sauce)

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