This authentic Hungarian Chicken Paprika is a comforting classic that brings the warmth of traditional Eastern European cooking to your dinner table. The dish features tender chicken pieces slow-cooked with sweet onions in a vibrant, deep-red paprika sauce. Enriched with sour cream, the sauce achieves a luxurious, velvety texture that coats every bite. It is a hearty meal perfect for cold evenings or family gatherings. The balance of savory chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy dairy creates a satisfying and robust flavor profile. Serve with egg noodles or dumplings to soak up the delicious sauce. This recipe captures the essence of home-style Hungarian cuisine.
June Meyer’S Authentic Hungarian Chicken Papr
Description
This authentic Hungarian Chicken Paprika is a comforting classic that brings the warmth of traditional Eastern European cooking to your dinner table. The dish features tender chicken pieces slow-cooked with sweet onions in a vibrant, deep-red paprika sauce. Enriched with sour cream, the sauce achieves a luxurious, velvety texture that coats every bite. It is a hearty meal perfect for cold evenings or family gatherings. The balance of savory chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy dairy creates a satisfying and robust flavor profile. Serve with egg noodles or dumplings to soak up the delicious sauce. This recipe captures the essence of home-style Hungarian cuisine.Ingredients
Directions
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Melt the shortening or lard in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add the chopped onions and saut&# 195;© until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
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Stir in the Hungarian paprika, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
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Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown them lightly on all sides.
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Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook on low heat until the chicken is tender, about 30-40 minutes.
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Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
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Serve hot with egg noodles, dumplings, or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 132.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.0g24%
- Saturated Fat 5.1g26%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.0mg0%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* 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
Use high-quality Hungarian paprika for the best flavor. Sweet paprika is traditional, but you can add a pinch of hot paprika for spice.
Do not boil the sauce after adding the sour cream, as it may curdle. Stir it in off the heat.
For a richer flavor, you can use chicken stock instead of water.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.
