Ashley, you just hit a Hungarian classic again! 🇭🇺✨ Paprika Chicken (Paprikás Csirke) is one of Hungary’s most beloved dishes — tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy paprika sauce, usually served with dumplings (nokedli) or buttered egg noodles.
🍗 Authentic Hungarian Paprika Chicken 🇭🇺 (Paprikás Csirke)
Ingredients (4 servings):
- 2 lbs (900 g) chicken pieces (thighs & drumsticks are best)
- 2 tbsp oil or lard (traditional)
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika 🌶️
- 1 tsp hot Hungarian paprika (optional, for a little heat)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 large tomato, peeled & chopped (or ½ cup canned)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped (optional, but very Hungarian)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp flour (for thickening, optional)