Name: Hungarian Chicken Paprikash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional); 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or mix with drumsticks); 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 medium tomato, finely chopped (or ½ cup canned diced tomatoes); 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ¾ cup full-fat sour cream; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Description

A comforting Hungarian classic, Hungarian Chicken Paprikash features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy paprika sauce — perfect over noodles or dumplings.

Ingredients

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3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or mix with drumsticks)
2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 medium tomato, finely chopped (or ½ cup canned diced tomatoes)
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup full-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

Heat lard or oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and cook slowly for 8–10 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Remove pan from heat and stir in sweet paprika (and smoked paprika, if using).
Add tomato paste, chopped tomato, and green bell pepper; return to heat and mix.
Place chicken pieces into the pan and coat with the paprika mixture.
Pour in chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer.
Cover and cook 35–40 minutes, turning chicken halfway through.
Whisk sour cream and flour until smooth; temper with hot sauce and stir back into pan.
Simmer gently 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over egg noodles or dumplings.

Notes

Use quality Hungarian paprika for best flavor.
Always remove pan from heat before adding paprika to avoid bitterness.
Temper sour cream before adding to prevent curdling.
Serve hot with noodles or dumplings for classic comfort.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Braising
Cuisine: Hungarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 760mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 140mg