Here’s a beautiful, traditional version of 🇭🇺 Hungarian Chicken Paprikash — or Paprikás Csirke — the classic comfort food of tender chicken simmered in a rich, paprika-scented sauce, served with dumplings or noodles. This dish is a cornerstone of Hungarian home cooking and full of old-world flavor.
🍗 Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Paprikás Csirke)
🛒 Ingredients:
2–3 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika(do not substitute with spicy unless preferred)
2 ½ to 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium tomato, chopped (or 2 tbsp tomato paste)
1 small Hungarian wax pepper or green bell pepper, sliced
1 cup chicken broth or water
Salt and pepper to taste
To finish the sauce:
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
