Hungarian Paprikash Chicken (With Meatballs)🇭🇺.

Wonderful choice! 🇭🇺 Chicken Paprikash (Paprikás Csirke) is one of Hungary’s most iconic comfort dishes — creamy, paprika-rich, and usually served with nokedli (Hungarian dumplings/spätzle).

This version adds a twist: meatballs (húsgombócok), which are simmered in the paprika sauce alongside the chicken for extra flavor.

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🍗 Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Meatballs

🥘 Ingredients:

For the Chicken Paprikash Base:

• 2 lbs (900 g) chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks, bone-in preferred)
• 2 tbsp lard or sunflower oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
• 1 green pepper (optional, sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tomato, chopped (or ½ cup canned diced tomatoes)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ cup sour cream (tejföl)
• 1 tbsp flour (for thickening, optional)
• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Meatballs (Húsgombóc):

• ½ lb (250 g) ground pork or beef
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
• Salt & pepper, to taste

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