Few Hungarian dishes are as comforting and recognizable as Chicken Paprikash, known in Hungary as Paprikás Csirke. Tender chicken is slowly simmered in a rich paprika-infused sauce, creating a deeply savory dish with a beautiful red color and a creamy finish.
This traditional Hungarian recipe is simple enough for a weeknight dinner but special enough to serve to family and guests. The secret is good-quality Hungarian paprika and gentle cooking that allows the chicken to become tender while developing plenty of flavor.
🇭🇺 What Is Hungarian Chicken Paprikash?
Chicken Paprikash is one of the best-known dishes of Hungarian cuisine. The recipe centers around chicken cooked with onions and paprika, often finished with sour cream to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
Unlike heavily spiced dishes, authentic paprikash doesn’t need a long list of seasonings. Hungarian cooking often allows a few quality ingredients—especially paprika—to provide the main character.
Ingredients
2½–3 lb (1.1–1.4 kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
