Hungarian Chicken Paprikash is a comforting and flavorful dish, highlighting the rich, smoky flavor of Hungarian paprika combined with tender chicken and a creamy sauce. Here’s a classic recipe to bring this traditional dish to life.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs (900g) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2-3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 medium tomato, diced (or 1/2 cup canned tomatoes)
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2-3 tablespoons water