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Chicken Paprikash Recipe – Hungarian Special

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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:

1

Season Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

Sauté Onions and Garlic:

2

Heat Oil: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

3

Cook Onions: Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

4

Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Brown Chicken:

5

Add Chicken: Add chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Add Paprika and Broth:

6

Add Paprika: Sprinkle paprika over the chicken and stir well to coat.

7

Add Broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Simmer:

8

Simmer: Cover and cook on low heat for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Finish Sauce:

9

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.

10

Add Sour Cream: Stir in sour cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve:

11

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.

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