Hungarian Chicken Paprikash🇭🇺

Here’s a traditional Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Paprikás Csirke) recipe — rich, creamy, and comforting, made with authentic Hungarian paprika:

🇭🇺 Hungarian Chicken Paprikash Recipe (Paprikás Csirke)

🐔 Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2–3 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (do not substitute with smoked or spicy paprika)
  • 1 whole chicken (cut into 8 parts) or 2.5–3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs/drumsticks
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional, traditional in some regions)
  • 1 tomato, chopped (or 1/2 cup canned tomatoes)
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp flour
PREPARATION