Paprikás Csirke, or Hungarian Chicken Paprikash, is a traditional Hungarian dish made with tender chicken cooked in a flavorful paprika and onion sauce. It is usually served with soft Nokedli, Hungarian egg dumplings, making it a comforting homemade meal.
🛒 Ingredients
1 kg chicken thighs or drumsticks
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard
2 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tomato, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
250 ml chicken stock or water
150 g sour cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, optional
👩🍳 How to Make Chicken Paprikash
1. Cook the Onions
Heat the oil or lard in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until soft and lightly golden.
2. Add the Paprika
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the Hungarian paprika. Mix well, making sure the paprika does not burn.
3. Add the Chicken
Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and black pepper. Stir to coat the chicken with the onion and paprika mixture.
4. Add the Vegetables
Add the garlic, tomato, and green pepper. Pour in the chicken stock or water.
Cover and simmer gently for about 40–50 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
5. Prepare the Sour Cream Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with the flour until smooth.
Take a little of the hot sauce from the pot and gradually stir it into the sour cream mixture. This helps prevent the sour cream from curdling.
6. Finish the Dish
Slowly stir the sour cream mixture into the pot. Cook gently for another 5 minutes, without bringing it to a hard boil.
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve Hungarian Chicken Paprikash warm with:
Hungarian Nokedli
Egg noodles
Boiled potatoes
Rice
Fresh bread
A little fresh parsley can be sprinkled over the top before serving.
💡 Helpful Tips
Hungarian sweet paprika gives the dish its classic flavor and color.
Do not let the paprika burn, as it can become bitter.
Chicken thighs are especially suitable because they stay tender during cooking.
Temper the sour cream with hot sauce before adding it to the pot.
Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer after adding the sour cream.
📌 Recipe Details
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: About 1 hour 5 minutes Servings: 4–6 Cuisine: Hungarian Course: Main Dish
🇭🇺 A Hungarian Classic
Paprikás Csirke is a beloved Hungarian comfort dish that brings together tender chicken, sweet paprika, onions, and a creamy sour cream sauce. Served with Nokedli, it makes a satisfying traditional meal for the whole family.
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