Hungarian Chicken (Paprikás Csirke) 🇭🇺

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Instructions

1. Build the base

Heat oil in a large pot. Cook onions slowly until soft and golden.

2. Add paprika (important step)

Remove from heat, add paprika, stir quickly (so it doesn’t burn).

3. Add chicken

Return to heat, add chicken pieces, garlic, tomatoes, pepper, salt, and black pepper.

4. Simmer

Add broth, cover, and simmer 35–45 minutes until chicken is tender.

5. Make it creamy

Mix sour cream with flour, then stir into the sauce. Simmer gently for 5–10 minutes.

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How to serve

Traditionally served with:

• Nokedli (Hungarian dumplings)
• Boiled potatoes
• Fresh bread

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Tips

• Never burn paprika—it turns bitter quickly.
• Sour cream gives the signature creamy texture.
• Bone-in chicken gives the best flavor.

A true comfort dish and one of the most loved meals in Hungarian homes across Hungary.