Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

A rich, creamy paprika-based stew served with soft meatballs instead of (or alongside) chicken pieces — a hearty Hungarian comfort dish.

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Ingredients

For the Paprikash Base

• 1 ½ lbs (700 g) chicken thighs or drumsticks (optional, can be replaced fully with meatballs)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2–3 tablespoons lard or oil
• 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 green pepper (optional)
• 1 tomato, chopped (optional but traditional)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon flour (for thickening)
• 1–1 ½ cups water or chicken broth