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Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

A comforting Hungarian dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy paprika sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown before flipping.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the minced garlic and sweet paprika, cooking for an additional minute.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  8. Place the browned chicken back into the skillet, ensuring it's submerged in the broth.
  9. Cover and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
  10. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and flour until smooth.
  11. Gradually stir this mixture into the skillet, whisking to combine and thicken the sauce.
  12. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Serve hot over noodles, rice, or with crusty bread.

Notes

For the best flavor, let the dish sit for a while after cooking to allow the flavors to meld.