There are some recipes that don’t just feed you — they stay with you. Hungarian Csirkepaprikás is exactly that kind of dish. In many Hungarian families, it’s not just dinner… it’s memory, tradition, Sunday lunch, and comfort in a single pot.

This version is inspired by a classic grandmother-style recipe: simple ingredients, slow cooking, and lots of paprika love.

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🇭🇺 The Heart of Hungarian Home Cooking

Csirkepaprikás is one of the most iconic dishes in Hungary. It’s made with tender chicken simmered in a rich onion-paprika sauce, finished with sour cream for a silky texture.

It is traditionally served with soft dumplings called Nokedli, which soak up every bit of the creamy sauce.

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🧾 Ingredients (Grandmother Style)

🍗 Chicken Paprikash

• 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces) or 6–8 chicken thighs
• 2 large onions (finely chopped)
• 2–3 tablespoons lard or oil
• 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 tomato (optional, chopped)
• 1 green pepper (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves (optional but recommended)
• Salt and black pepper
• 200 ml sour cream
• 1 tablespoon flour (for thickening)
• Water or light broth

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🥟 For Serving

• Homemade Nokedli
• Extra sour cream
• Fresh parsley (optional)