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Hungarian Chicken

Cultural Context

Hungarian Chicken, or Paprikás Csirke, is a beloved dish rooted in Hungary's culinary traditions, showcasing the region's famous sweet paprika. Traditionally served over dumplings or egg noodles, it embodies the warmth of family meals and gatherings. Today, this dish has found a place in kitchens worldwide, celebrated for its rich flavors and comforting qualities.

HungarianHUmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 chicken legs
salt
freshly ground black pepper
oil
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
3 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp flour
200g crushed tomato
200ml chicken broth
100g tagliatelle
100g Greek yogurt
10ml lemon juice
chopped fresh parsley

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.

1

Substitute chicken legs with chicken breasts if preferred.

2

Season chicken legs with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3

Drizzle a little oil and flip the chicken, seasoning again.

4

Heat oil over high heat and cook the chicken for 5 minutes.

5

Turn each chicken leg and cook for another 5 minutes.

6

Chop and add 1 onion, seasoning with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.

7

Stir and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.

8

Add 2 garlic cloves, stir and briefly cook everything.

9

Add 3 tbsp of paprika and 1 tbsp of flour, reducing the heat to low and stirring.

10

Pour in 200g of crushed tomato and 200ml of chicken broth, stirring to combine.

11

Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.

12

Return the chicken to the pan, covering it with the sauce.

13

Cover the pan and cook everything for 30 minutes.

14

Add a handful of salt and 100g of tagliatelle, stirring briefly and letting it cook for 10 minutes.

15

Drain the water from the pasta and set aside.

16

Turn off the heat and uncover the pan, removing the chicken from the pan.

17

Mix 100g of Greek yogurt with 10ml of lemon juice, stirring briefly to combine.

18

Return the chicken to the pan and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

panwooden spoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Paprikás CsirkeChicken Paprikash

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