Authentic Hungarian Chicken Recipe! Juicy and Easy to Make!

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

sweet paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Smoked paprika adds depth without extra cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet.

Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

Fry chicken thighs for a few minutes on each side until golden brown.

Chop and add 1 onion, frying for a few minutes.

Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1 chopped tomato.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of paprika and 2 tablespoons of flour.

Pour in 200 ml of tomato puree and 1 glass of water or broth, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Cover and cook for 25 minutes on low heat.

Cook 1 cup of rice by covering it with water and adding salt.

Once boiling, cover and simmer rice for 10 minutes, turning chicken halfway through cooking.

Finish by stirring in 4-5 tablespoons of sour cream and cooking a few more minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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