Authentic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Csirkepaprikás)

Hungarian Chicken Paprikash is a comforting and flavorful dish, highlighting the rich, smoky flavor of Hungarian paprika combined with tender chicken and a creamy sauce. Here’s a classic recipe to bring this traditional dish to life.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 lbs (900g) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2-3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• 1 medium tomato, diced (or 1/2 cup canned tomatoes)
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth or water
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Sauce:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2-3 tablespoons water