Description
Tender chicken simmered in a rich and creamy Hungarian paprika sauce, traditionally served over egg noodles or rice for a comforting, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 whole chicken (cut into 8 pieces) or 2 lbs chicken thighs/drumsticks
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large pot and brown chicken on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Cook onions in the same pot until soft. Add garlic and both paprikas, stirring quickly off heat to avoid burning.
- Return pot to heat, add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return chicken to pot and cover. Simmer for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Mix sour cream, flour, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Remove pot from heat and stir in sour cream mixture. Do not boil after adding.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley. Serve over noodles or rice.
Notes
- Use high-quality sweet Hungarian paprika for authentic flavor.
- Temper sour cream before adding to prevent curdling.
- Make ahead and reheat gently for even better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg