Sauté the onion: Heat lard or oil in a large pot. Add the onion and cook slowly until soft and golden.
Paprika bloom: Remove from heat briefly, stir in the paprika (this prevents bitterness).
Add chicken: Return to heat, add chicken pieces, and coat them well with the paprika-onion mixture. Cook a few minutes until lightly browned.
Vegetables: Stir in garlic, peppers, and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
Simmer: Add broth, cover, and let simmer on low heat for 40–45 minutes until chicken is tender.
Prepare the sour cream mixture: In a bowl, mix sour cream with flour until smooth.
Finish the sauce: Remove chicken pieces, stir sour cream mixture into the sauce, and simmer gently until thickened. Return chicken to pot and heat through.
Serve: Traditionally with nokedli (spaetzle-style dumplings), but buttered noodles or rice also work.
👉 This dish is one of Hungary’s most beloved comfort foods — creamy, paprika-rich, and perfect for cozy dinners.
Would you like me to also give you the step-by-step recipe for homemade Nokedli dumplings to go with it? 🇭🇺
