This classic Hungarian Chicken dish features tender pieces of broiler-fryer chicken simmered in a luxurious, velvety sauce made with sour cream, tomato juice, and aromatic paprika. The chicken is first browned for deep flavor, then gently cooked with onions and broth until fork-tender. The result is a comforting, savory main course with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet notes. It is an ideal choice for a hearty weeknight dinner or a satisfying family meal. Serve it hot over buttered noodles to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce. Simple ingredients come together to create a restaurant-quality experience at home.
Hungarian Chicken
Description
This classic Hungarian Chicken dish features tender pieces of broiler-fryer chicken simmered in a luxurious, velvety sauce made with sour cream, tomato juice, and aromatic paprika. The chicken is first browned for deep flavor, then gently cooked with onions and broth until fork-tender. The result is a comforting, savory main course with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet notes. It is an ideal choice for a hearty weeknight dinner or a satisfying family meal. Serve it hot over buttered noodles to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce. Simple ingredients come together to create a restaurant-quality experience at home.Ingredients
Directions
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Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a plastic bag.
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Shake chicken pieces, a few at a time, in the flour mixture to coat evenly.
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Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Sauté the chopped onion until tender, then remove from the pan and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and brown the chicken pieces on all sides.
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In a small bowl, combine tomato juice, paprika, sugar, and salt.
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Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
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Add the bay leaf, chicken broth, and the reserved onions to the skillet.
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Cover and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
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Remove the chicken to a platter and keep warm.
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Reduce the heat to low, remove the bay leaf, and stir in the sour cream.
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Heat the sauce through for 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to let it boil.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately with noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 81.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.5mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 17.1g6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 2.2g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Do not let the sauce boil after adding the sour cream, as it may curdle.
Use Hungarian paprika for the most authentic flavor, though regular paprika works well.
Serve with buttered egg noodles to complement the rich sauce.
