Hungarian · Main course · SAMPLE RECIPE
Chicken paprikash · csirkepaprikás
Tender chicken in a rich paprika and onion sauce, softened with sour cream. A Hungarian comfort dish with a warm, fragrant finish.
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A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN
Let sweet paprika lead.
Use Hungarian sweet paprika if available, not smoked paprika or a hot chili powder blend. This accessible version uses boneless chicken thighs and a little flour to stabilize the sour-cream sauce. Noodles or dumplings are optional extras, cooked separately.
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BEHIND THE DISH · Hungary
Chicken paprikash · csirkepaprikásBeyond the plate.
Sweet paprika colors the sauce, onion builds its base, and sour cream softens the finish. Chicken paprikash makes a warming plate.
ORIGINS & EVOLUTION
Paprika at the center.
Hungarian tourism material identifies csirkepaprikás as a characteristic chicken-and-paprika dish. Its seasoning is part of its identity, rather than a garnish added at the end.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
A home-cooking classic.
The combination of chicken, onions, paprika, and sour cream leaves plenty of room for household methods. Our version uses boneless thighs for convenient portioning.
AT THE TABLE
Protect the paprika and cream.
Briefly taking the pot off the heat helps keep paprika from scorching. Later, warming the sour cream with a little sauce before adding it to the pot helps preserve a smooth finish.
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