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Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

Savor Authentic Hungarian Chicken Paprikash in 30 Minutes

Discover the essence of Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with this quick and comforting recipe, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hungarian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts and Thighs diced into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt divided use for seasoning chicken and sauce
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour divided
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter lard is a great alternative
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Hungarian Sweet Paprika main spice for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Egg Noodles cook until tender
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter for tossing
For the Creamy Finish
  • 1 cup Sour Cream

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot for boiling noodles

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the diced chicken with kosher salt and black pepper, then coat with all-purpose flour. Set aside.
  2. Melt half of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for about 10 minutes until soft.
  3. Add the flour-coated chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  4. Deglaze with half of the chicken stock, scraping up browned bits. Then add remaining stock, paprika, and salt, simmer for 25 minutes.
  5. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Toss with butter after draining.
  6. Whisk remaining flour into sour cream, temper with stock, and stir into the skillet to create a creamy sauce.
  7. Return chicken to skillet and warm in the sauce for 5 minutes before serving over noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve this dish hot over buttered egg noodles, and enjoy the rich flavors of Hungary!

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