The Most Delicious Hungarian Chicken Recipe! Ready in 30 minutes! 🔝 4 Easy and Delicious Recipes

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey offers a leaner option, while thighs are more affordable.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tbsp olive oil.

Add 1.5 pounds (700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Transfer chicken to a plate.

In the same skillet over medium heat, add 3 tbsp butter and 1 large yellow onion, cooking until the onion is soft, about 4 minutes.

Stir in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, then add 3 tsp smoked paprika, 3 tsp sweet paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add 3 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 more minute.

Pour in 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth, stirring to form a sauce.

Return the chicken to the skillet along with any collected juices, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for about 10 minutes.

Add 1 tbsp salt and 7 oz (200g) wide egg noodles, cooking al-dente according to package instructions, approximately 6 minutes.

Stir in 1 tbsp butter and a pinch of salt, then add 2 tbsp sour cream and remaining 1 tbsp butter, cooking for another 2 minutes while stirring constantly.

Taste and add more salt and black pepper if needed.

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