Description
Chicken Paprikash is a traditional Hungarian dish with tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy paprika sauce.
Ingredients
Bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Salt and black pepper
Olive oil or butter
Onion, finely chopped
Garlic, minced
Sweet Hungarian paprika
Smoked paprika (optional)
Chicken broth
Tomato paste
Sour cream
All-purpose flour (for thickening)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken on all sides, then remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until soft and fragrant.
4. Stir in paprika and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute to release the flavors.
5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
6. In a small bowl, mix sour cream and flour until smooth. Stir into the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use skin-on chicken for richer flavor.
Add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika for a spicier twist.
Serve with buttered egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
Prepare a day ahead; flavors develop beautifully when reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 140