Paprikash (Chicken Paprikash) - European Recipe

Paprikash (Chicken Paprikash)

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Paprikash is considered one of Hungary's most emblematic dishes; the sour cream sauce is what distinguishes paprikash from gulyás.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces (about 1.2 kg)
• 3 large onions, finely diced
• 3 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 tsp hot paprika
• 200 ml chicken stock
• 200 g sour cream
• 1 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp lard or oil
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh dill or parsley to serve

Method

1. Seasoning — Season chicken pieces; brown in lard in large pot. Remove and set aside.
2. Sautéing — Sauté onions in same pot over medium heat until very soft and golden, about 20 minutes.
3. Removing — Remove from heat; stir in both paprikas immediately.
4. Step 4 — Return chicken to pot; add stock.
5. Covering — Cover and simmer gently 40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
6. Removing — Remove chicken; keep warm.
7. Whisking — Whisk sour cream with flour; stir into cooking juices. Simmer gently 5 minutes, do not boil.
8. Step 8 — Return chicken to sauce; serve over spaetzle or egg noodles with fresh dill.

Tags: chicken, onions, sweet hungarian paprika, hot paprika, chicken stock · Source: Observatory Recipe Research Kitchen