Chicken Paprikash (paprika Hendle) main easy must
  1. Pat the chicken dry and season with 1 tablespoon of salt, then set aside

  2. Heat the schmaltz or other fat in a large pot over medium-high heat

  3. Once hot, add the chopped onions and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt

  4. Toss the onions to coat in the oil and cook for 10 minutes until soft and golden

  5. Remove the pot from heat and sprinkle in the paprika, mixing well to coat the onions

  6. Return the pot to heat and add the chicken pieces, tossing to coat in the paprika and onion mixture

  7. Cook the chicken for a few minutes to get some color, turning occasionally

  8. Pour in the water or chicken stock and bring to a simmer

  9. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes

  10. Mix the sour cream and flour together until smooth

  11. Stir in a little of the hot liquid to temper the sour cream

  12. Pour the sour cream mixture into the pot and stir well

  13. Gently simmer for about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens

  14. Keep on lowest heat to warm and allow flavors to meld

  15. Serve with galushka dumplings or egg barley

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍽️Main Dish

CuisineHungarian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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