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.
Wash the chicken drumsticks, season with salt, and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the lard or heat the oil. Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
Add the crushed garlic and Hungarian sweet paprika, then stir well to combine.
Add the chicken drumsticks and brown on both sides.
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.
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.
Cook for a few more minutes, then serve hot with nokedli (Hungarian dumplings) or boiled potatoes.
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