Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings (Csirke-Paprikas & Nokedli)🇭🇺

Ah yes! Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Csirke Paprikás) is a beloved comfort dish—tender chicken in a creamy, paprika-spiced sauce, traditionally served with nokedli (soft Hungarian dumplings, similar to spaetzle). It’s rich, warming, and perfect for a hearty meal. Here’s how to make it authentically at home:

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Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

For the Chicken Paprikash:

• 2–3 lbs (1–1.5 kg) chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks preferred)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2–3 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
• 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth or water
• 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
• 1 tbsp flour (for thickening)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Nokedli (Hungarian Dumplings):

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup (120 ml) water (adjust as needed)

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