Chicken Paprikash Recipe – Hungarian Special
Craving a soulful, warming dish? This chicken paprikash recipe is a beloved Hungarian comfort stew, featuring tender chicken simmered in a fragrant, paprika-infused chicken base of sautéed onions and broth. Finished with sour cream, it turns into a velvety creamy onion sauce that delivers bold flavor and heartwarming satisfaction.
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time40 min
- Total Time50 min
Chicken Paprikash Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken (cut into pieces)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
Prepare Ingredients:
Season Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Sauté Onions and Garlic:
Heat Oil: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
Cook Onions: Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Brown Chicken:
Add Chicken: Add chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Add Paprika and Broth:
Add Paprika: Sprinkle paprika over the chicken and stir well to coat.
Add Broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Simmer:
Simmer: Cover and cook on low heat for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Finish Sauce:
Thicken (Optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1-2 tbsp of flour with a bit of water to form a slurry. Stir this into the sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
Add Sour Cream: Stir in sour cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve:
Serve: Serve Chicken Paprikash hot with dumplings, egg noodles, or rice.
Recipe Notes:
For the most authentic taste and color, use Hungarian sweet paprika—bright and aromatic.
Traditionally, chicken paprikash is served with nokedli or noodles to soak up the creamy sauce, making for a perfect pairing.
To prevent curdling, temper sour cream by whisking it into a bit of sauce off the heat before stirring it into the skillet.
