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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
4 chicken legs
salt
pepper
olive oil
1 onion
4 cloves of garlic
40 g of butter
a little vegetable oil
3 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup tomato paste
3/4 cup sour cream
pasta
greens

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

Salt and pepper each side of the chicken legs.

2

Add olive oil and leave to marinate for 10 minutes.

3

Chop the onion and garlic.

4

Add butter and a little vegetable oil to the pan and fry the chicken for 5 minutes on each side.

5

Remove the chicken and fry the onion and garlic in the same pan for 3 minutes.

6

Add paprika, flour, and tomato paste, stir and place the chicken on top.

7

Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes at 180C/350F.

8

Take it out of the oven and add sour cream.

9

Boil pasta and serve all together.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

panoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Paprikás CsirkeChicken Paprikash

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