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