Hungarian chicken paprika with spaetzle🇭🇺

Beautiful choice! 🇭🇺 Chicken Paprikash with Nokedli (Hungarian spaetzle) is one of Hungary’s most iconic comfort foods. The rich paprika chicken stew paired with tender homemade dumplings is the true authentic way to enjoy it.

---

🍗 Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Spaetzle (Paprikás Csirke Nokedlivel)

🧾 Ingredients (4 servings)

For the chicken paprikash:

• 2 lbs (900 g) chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or a mix)
• 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium tomato, chopped (or 2 tbsp tomato paste)
• 1 green pepper (optional), sliced
• 1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth
• ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
• 1 tablespoon flour (for thickening, optional)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the spaetzle (nokedli):

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup (120 ml) water (may need a bit more)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter (for tossing after cooking)

---