Traditional Hungarian Chicken Paprikash🇭🇺.

Here’s the recipe for Traditional Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Paprikás Csirke) 🇭🇺 — a comforting, creamy, and paprika-rich dish that is one of Hungary’s most beloved meals:


🇭🇺 Traditional Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

Ingredients:

  • 2–3 tbsp lard (or sunflower oil/butter)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2–3 tbsp good quality Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp hot paprika (optional, for a little heat)
  • 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs), cut into serving pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green pepper, sliced (Hungarian wax pepper if available)
  • 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes)
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)