Chicken Paprikash🇭🇺

🇭🇺 Yes! Chicken Paprikash (Paprikás Csirke) is one of Hungary’s most beloved traditional dishes — creamy, comforting, and richly flavored with sweet Hungarian paprika. It’s usually served with nokedli (Hungarian dumplings) or buttered egg noodles. Let’s get you the authentic version:


🍗 Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Paprikás Csirke)

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp oil or lard
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (use real Hungarian if you can!)
  • 2 ½ lbs (1.2 kg) bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tomato, chopped (or 1 tbsp tomato paste)
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (optional but traditional)
  • 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth or water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup (120g) sour cream
  • 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)

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