Traditional Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Creamy Sauce🇭🇺

Here’s a classic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash recipe 🇭🇺 — tender chicken in a rich, creamy paprika sauce. Perfect for serving with dumplings, noodles, or mashed potatoes!


🇭🇺 Traditional Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

This dish is rich, comforting, and full of flavor, combining sweet paprika, sautéed onions, and a touch of sour cream for the creamy sauce Hungarians love.


📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs (or a mix of thighs & drumsticks)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1–2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water

For the Creamy Sauce

  • ½ cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp flour (to thicken)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Optional Garnish

  • Chopped fresh parsley

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