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Hungarian Paprika Chicken

Cultural Context

Hungarian Paprika Chicken, or Paprikás Csirke, has its roots in Hungary, where paprika is a staple spice. This dish reflects the country's love for rich flavors and hearty meals, often enjoyed during family gatherings. Traditionally served with dumplings or noodles, it has gained popularity worldwide, with variations appearing in many cuisines.

HungarianHUmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
chicken
3 onions
6-8 cloves garlic
paprika powder
tomato
salt
pepper
caraway seeds
sour cream
flour
oil
bell pepper

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

1

Heat oil in a pot on an electric hot plate until hot.

2

Chop 3 onions using a chopper and add to the pot.

3

Sauté onions until they are translucent.

4

Add 6-8 cloves of minced garlic and sauté briefly.

5

Add chicken pieces to the pot, tossing them in the onion oil until they get some color, but not cooked through.

6

Add chopped tomato to the pot and mix it in.

7

Add paprika powder, salt, pepper, and whole caraway seeds to the pot.

8

Blend the mixture with an immersion blender to create a silky sauce.

9

Mix 4-5 tablespoons of flour with sour cream in a bowl.

10

Combine the flour-sour cream mixture with the sauce in the pot.

11

Return the chicken pieces to the pot and bring the dish to a boil.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

electric hot platechopperpotimmersion blenderbowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Paprikás Csirke
Local Name: Paprikás Csirke

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