Chicken Paprikash served with juicy chicken pieces in a mild sour cream and paprika sauce

Chicken Paprikash with Sour Cream

Chicken Paprikash with Sour Cream is one of the best-known and most beloved dishes in Hungarian cuisine. The juicy meat of the chicken is prepared in a paprika-sour cream sauce, which gives the dish a truly special taste. The combination of juicy paprika sauce and mild sour cream results in a truly mouth-watering dish that can be served with fresh bread or even nokedli. Paprika chicken is simple but very tasty and a perfect choice for a family dinner or weekend lunch.

This dish is especially popular in winter because the sour cream and roasted paprika create a truly warming dish. The flavors are simple, but great, and paprika chicken is always a good choice for lovers of Hungarian cuisine.

Prep Time 15 min
Preparation 40 min
Total 55 min
450 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 5
4 Chicken drumsticks
2 Onions
2 cloves Garlic
2 tbsp Hungarian Sweet Paprika
1 tsp Salt
0.5 tsp Black pepper
200 ml Sour cream
1 tbsp All-purpose flour
3 tbsp Lard or oil
300 ml Water

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Wash the chicken drumsticks, season with salt, and set aside.

    2

    In a large skillet, melt the lard or heat the oil. Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

    3

    Add the crushed garlic and Hungarian sweet paprika, then stir well to combine.

    4

    Add the chicken drumsticks and brown on both sides.

    5

    Pour in the water, season with salt and pepper, then cover and simmer over low heat for about 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.

    6

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream and flour until smooth. Add this mixture to the simmering chicken, stirring gently to create a creamy sauce.

    7

    Cook for a few more minutes, then serve hot with nokedli (Hungarian dumplings) or boiled potatoes.