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Hungarian
Chicken Paprikash - Hungarian Summer Comfort
Indulge in Hungary’s beloved Chicken Paprikash, a soul-warming dish of tender chicken simmered with onions, bell peppers, and smoky paprika. A summer staple, it highlights August’s vibrant bell pepper harvest, blending rich flavors with creamy comfort.
60
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
45 min
Cook Time
60 min
Total Time
Ingredients (10 items)
2.00 lbs
Chicken thighs
bone-in, skin-on
1.00 large
Onion
finely chopped
2.00 medium
Bell peppers
red or yellow, chopped
2.00 tbsp
Paprika
sweet Hungarian paprika
1.00 tbsp
Tomato paste
0.50 cup
Sour cream
2.00 tbsp
Olive oil
1.00 cup
Chicken broth
1.00 tsp
Salt
to taste
0.50 tsp
Black pepper
to taste
Instructions (7 steps)
1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown on both sides, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
8 minutes
3
In the same pot, sauté onion and bell peppers until soft, about 5 minutes.
5 minutes
4
Stir in paprika and tomato paste, cook for 1 minute.
1 minutes
5
Return chicken to pot, add broth, and bring to a simmer.
6
Cover and cook until chicken is tender, about 30 minutes.
30 minutes
7
Stir in sour cream, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with noodles or dumplings.