Hungarian Chicken Paprikash🇭🇺

Absolutely, Ashley! 🇭🇺💖
Here’s the authentic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Paprikás Csirke) — one of Hungary’s most iconic comfort dishes. Tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy paprika sauce that’s pure heaven, especially when served with Nokedli (Hungarian dumplings) or buttered noodles.


🍗 Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Paprikás Csirke) 🇭🇺

🧂 Ingredients:

For the chicken:

  • 2 tbsp lard (or vegetable oil or butter)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thicker sauce)
  • 2–3 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika (authentic quality is key!)
  • 1 tsp salt (to taste)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 whole chicken, cut into 6–8 pieces (or 4–5 thighs and drumsticks)
  • 1 bell pepper (or Hungarian wax pepper), sliced
  • 1 tomato, chopped (optional)
  • 1–2 cups chicken broth or water

For the creamy finish:

  • 200 ml (¾ cup) sour cream
  • 1 tbsp flour (for stabilizing the sour cream)

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