Hungarian Chicken Paprikash🇭🇺….

Yes! ❤️🇭🇺 Let’s make one of Hungary’s most beloved dishes — Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Paprikás Csirke) — rich, creamy, and full of that unmistakable paprika flavor. This dish is pure comfort, especially when served with homemade Nokedli (Hungarian dumplings) or egg noodles. 😋


🍗 Traditional Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Paprikás Csirke) 🇭🇺

🧂 Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil (lard gives authentic flavor)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2–3 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika (the heart of the dish!)
  • 1.2 kg (2½ lbs) chicken pieces (legs, thighs, drumsticks — skin-on for flavor)
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped (optional but adds depth)
  • 1 Hungarian wax pepper or bell pepper, sliced
  • 200 ml (¾ cup) chicken broth or water

For finishing the sauce:

  • 200 ml (¾ cup) sour cream
  • 1 tbsp flour (for thickening, optional)

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