Go Back
–+ servings
Authentic Chicken Paprikash

Authentic Chicken Paprikash

Authentic Chicken Paprikash is a beloved Hungarian dish featuring chicken in a rich, creamy paprika-infused sauce.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Hungarian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • large Dutch oven
  • Spaetzle scraper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons pork lard or butter
  • 3 pounds chicken pieces bone-in and skin-on
  • 2 medium yellow onions very finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 3-4 tablespoons quality, genuine imported sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 2 cups quality chicken broth my favorite brand is Aneto
  • 1.5 teaspoons sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup full fat sour cream room temperature
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions
 

  • Heat the lard in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot and brown the chicken on all sides. Transfer the chicken to a plate. In the same oil, add the onions and fry until golden brown. Add the garlic and tomatoes (and pepper if using) and fry another 2-3 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Return the chicken to the pot and place it back over the heat. Pour in the chicken broth. The chicken should be mostly covered. Bring it to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 40 minutes. Remove the chicken and transfer to a plate.
  • In a small bowl, stir the flour into the sour cream/cream mixture to form a smooth paste. Stir the cream mixture into the sauce, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring it to a simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce is thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste. Return the chicken to the sauce and simmer to heat through.
  • Serve the chicken paprikash with Hungarian nokedli, which is like German Spaetzle only they're very short and stubby.

Notes

Lard is traditionally used and recommended for the best flavor. Use full fat sour cream to avoid lumps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicken Paprikash, chicken recipes, comfort food, Hungarian cuisine, Paprikás Csirke, traditional recipes
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!