Hungarian Chicken Paprikash Recipe 🇭🇺

Hungarian Chicken Paprikash, known as Paprikás Csirke, is a classic comfort food built around tender chicken, sweet Hungarian paprika, onions, and a rich, creamy sauce. It is simple enough for a weeknight dinner but flavorful enough to become a family favorite.

The secret is good-quality paprika and gentle cooking. The chicken slowly absorbs the paprika-infused sauce, while sour cream gives the finished dish its signature creamy texture and subtle tang.

🥘 Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 2½–3 lb (1.1–1.4 kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika, optional
• 1½ cups chicken broth
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Creamy Sauce

• 1 cup full-fat sour cream
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ cup of the hot cooking liquid

For Garnish

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Extra paprika, optional