Chicken Paprikash
A traditional Hungarian dish featuring tender chicken thighs in a rich and creamy paprika sauce, perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 thighs chicken thighs Bone-in, skin-on preferred for best results.
- 2 tablespoons paprika Use high-quality Hungarian paprika for authentic flavor.
- 1 cup sour cream Alternatively, use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until translucent and aromatic.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the skillet and brown on all sides for about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth to cover the chicken completely. Cover the skillet and let it simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and gently stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Serve warm with buttered noodles or rice.
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Notes
For thicker sauce, remove chicken and simmer the sauce uncovered for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley for color.