Certainly! One delicious and popular Hungarian chicken dish is “Paprikás Csirke” or Chicken Paprikash. It’s a flavorful and comforting dish with a rich, creamy sauce. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 1.5 kg (about 3.3 lbs) chicken, cut into serving pieces
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot paprika (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Egg noodles or rice for serving
Instructions:
- Season the Chicken:
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and a tablespoon of sweet paprika.
- Sear the Chicken:
- In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides. Once browned, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic:
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent. Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for another minute.
- Add Paprika:
- Stir in the sweet and hot paprika to the onion and garlic mixture. This gives the dish its distinctive flavor and color.
- Deglaze with Broth:
- Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Simmer the Chicken:
- Return the browned chicken pieces to the skillet, cover, and simmer over medium heat until the chicken is cooked through, about 25-30 minutes.
- Make the Sour Cream Mixture:
- In a bowl, mix the sour cream and flour until smooth. Slowly add a ladle of the hot liquid from the skillet to the sour cream mixture, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.
- Thicken the Sauce:
- Gradually pour the sour cream mixture back into the skillet, stirring continuously. Cook over low heat until the sauce thickens.
- Adjust Seasoning:
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve:
- Serve the Chicken Paprikash over cooked egg noodles or rice. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Enjoy your delicious Hungarian Chicken Paprikash!
