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Chicken paprikash is a delightful Hungarian dish that combines tender chicken, a rich paprika sauce, and a variety of vibrant vegetables. Its origins can be traced back to the 19th century, and it has since become a beloved dish throughout Hungary and beyond. The key to a perfect chicken paprikash lies in achieving the right balance of flavors, textures, and colors. With its vibrant red hue and enticing aroma, chicken paprikash is sure to tantalize your taste buds and make a memorable addition to your culinary repertoire.

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CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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This classic Hungarian dish will fill you up and keep you warm on a chilly fall night. A healthy dose of paprika gives this dish its deep brick-red color. If you enjoy spicy food, try replacing half of the sweet paprika with hot Hungarian paprika.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 chicken leg quarters, cut in half at joint (about 3 pounds total)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/2 pound wide egg noodles
1/2 cup sour cream or thick plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over high. Cook chicken, skin side down, until golden and crisp, 6 minutes. Flip chicken and cook until browned, 6 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
  • Discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot and reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently and scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, until beginning to soften, 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, 3 minutes. Add paprika and flour, season with salt and pepper, and stir constantly until paprika is fragrant and mixture begins to stick, 1 minute. Add broth and whisk until smooth. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil over high. Return chicken to pot in a single layer, skin side up, and reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through, 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain noodles and divide among four bowls. Top with chicken. Stir sour cream into sauce, then ladle over chicken and noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 g, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 54 g

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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Spices lose their flavor over time but few as quickly as paprika, which starts out tasting of pepper and sunshine but deteriorates in but a few months to sawdust and bitterness. For this recipe, get some new at the market: sweet or hot Hungarian paprika is best, but the generic article isn't terrible and the smoky Spanish varieties known as pimentón de La Vera would not be out of place either, lending a deep, woodsy aroma reminiscent of cooking over an open fire. It's a dish that pairs beautifully with butter-slicked egg noodles.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 to 4 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks, or whole chicken legs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon neutral oil, like canola
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large yellow or Spanish onion, peeled and diced
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons Hungarian paprika, sweet or hot, or a combination
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes or 1 large ripe tomato, chopped
1 cup chicken broth, homemade or, if not, low-sodium
1 pound egg noodles
3/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400. Season the chicken aggressively with salt and pepper. Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large, heavy, oven-safe sauté pan or Dutch oven set over high flame, until the butter is foaming. Sear the chicken in batches, skin-side down, until it is golden and crisp, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Then turn the chicken over, and repeat on the other side, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate to rest.
  • Pour off all but a tablespoon or 2 of the accumulated fat in the pot. Return the pot to the stove, over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring frequently with a spoon to scrape off any browned bits of chicken skin, until the onion has softened and gone translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and stir again, cooking it until it has softened, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Add the paprika and the flour, and stir well to combine, then cook until the mixture is fragrant and the taste of the flour has been cooked out, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and broth, whisk until smooth and then nestle the chicken back in the pan, skin-side up. Slide the pan or pot into the oven, and cook until the chicken has cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, set a large pot of heavily salted water to boil over high heat. Cook noodles in the water until they are almost completely tender, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Drain the noodles, and toss them in a bowl with the remaining butter, then toss again to coat.
  • Place the chicken on top of the noodles, then add the sour cream to the sauce, stir to combine and ladle it over the whole.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1067, UnsaturatedFat 36 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 58 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 1139 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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My grandmother made this hearty chicken dish whenever we visited her. It was the only thing I'd eat until I was ready to bust! It's wonderful.

Provided by ErinWebster

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 eggs, beaten
½ cup water
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup butter
1 ½ pounds bone-in chicken pieces, with skin
1 medium onion, chopped
1 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/2 cup of water. Gradually stir in 2 1/2 cups of flour to make a stiff batter. Using two spoons, scoop out some batter with one spoon and use the second to scrap off the spoonful of batter into the boiling water. Repeat until several dumplings are cooking. Cook dumplings for 10 minutes or until they float to the top; then lift from the water and drain in a colander or sieve. Rinse with warm water.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and add chicken; cook until lightly browned, turning once. Add onion to skillet and cook 5 to 8 minutes more. Pour in 1 1/2 cups of water, and season with paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 10 minutes more, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
  • Stir 2 tablespoons of flour into sour cream; then slowly stir into the onion mixture remaining in the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened.
  • To serve, add dumplings to the sour cream/onion mixture, then spoon onto dinner plates adding a piece of chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 960.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69.2 g, Cholesterol 323.1 mg, Fat 54 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 47.4 g, SaturatedFat 23.5 g, Sodium 1744.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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Simple yet satisfying, chicken paprikash is a Hungarian recipe made with chicken browned in butter and cooked with onions and paprika, then finished with a little sour cream mixed in. Serve over dumplings or noodles.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     Budget     Chicken     Paprika

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 to 2 1/2 pounds of chicken pieces, preferably thighs and legs
Salt
2-3 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 pounds yellow onions, (about 2-3 large onions)
Black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp sweet paprika , preferably Hungarian
1 teaspoon (or to taste), hot paprika or cayenne
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Salt the chicken pieces: Sprinkle the chicken well with salt and set aside at room temperature.
  • Slice the onions: Slice the onions lengthwise (top to root).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 248 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 53 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 434 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 27 g, ServingSize Serves 4-6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large onions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Pinch of sugar
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Crusty bread, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepan. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika and cayenne and cook, stirring, until dark red in color, 2 minutes. Add the flour and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth and sugar and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken to the sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook over medium-low heat until the chicken is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and vinegar. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread if desired!

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
6 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut in half
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces egg noodles
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a separate pot over medium heat, 2 minutes. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook 3 more minutes. Combine the flour, paprika, marjoram and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; add the chicken and toss to coat. Push the bacon and vegetables to one side of the pot and increase the heat to medium high. Add the chicken and any remaining flour mixture to the other side and cook, turning, until browned, about 6 minutes. Stir together the chicken, bacon and vegetables and cook 2 more minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir, then reduce the heat to medium low. Cover and simmer until the chicken is almost cooked through, about 10 more minutes. Meanwhile, add the noodles to the boiling water and cook as the label directs; drain. Uncover the pot with the chicken, increase the heat to high and cook 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the sour cream and parsley and cook 2 more minutes. Season with salt. Serve over the noodles.
  • Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709, Fat 31 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 244 milligrams, Sodium 1001 milligrams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 51 grams

EASY CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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When my husband studied Hungarian in the Army, I made him the chicken and onions dish known as paprikash. We serve ours over rice or buttered noodles. -Susan Wildman, Haslett, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups uncooked egg noodles
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3 teaspoons paprika
1 cup sour cream
Sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add chicken, onions, salt and pepper; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink., Add tomatoes and paprika. Cook, covered, until tomatoes are tender, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sour cream; heat through (do not allow to boil). Drain noodles; serve with chicken mixture. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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Some recipes for chicken paprikash include vegetables like bell peppers and celery, but not my Grandmother Alta's. Hers was a simple combination of chicken, onions, garlic, paprika and sour cream. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 broiler/fryer chickens (about 3-1/2 to 4 pounds each), cut into 8 pieces each
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
2 cups hot chicken broth or water
1 cup sour cream
Optional: Minced fresh parsley and additional sweet Hungarian paprika
Hot cooked noodles or mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

  • Season chicken with kosher salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat peanut oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain and keep warm., Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onions; cook, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan, until onions begin to soften, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in flour and paprika; reduce heat to low. Cook until paprika is fragrant, 3-5 minutes. Add broth; cook, stirring constantly, until smooth, 6-8 minutes. Return chicken to pan; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted into deepest part of thigh reads 170°, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving platter., Skim fat. Stir in sour cream; heat just until warmed through, 3-5 minutes (do not allow to boil). If desired, sprinkle with parsley and additional paprika. Serve with hot cooked noodles or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

CHEF JOHN'S CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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After many, many requests, I'm excited to be sharing what is my second favorite Hungarian dish of all time. I really love making anything Hungarian, since the recipes tend to be simple and easy to make, as well as comforting and delicious, and the names are never not fun to say. Top with extra sour cream and freshly sliced chives on top.

Provided by Chef John

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 (5 ounce) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ cup sweet Hungarian paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 cups chicken broth
⅔ cup sour cream, room temperature
¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Season chicken generously on both sides with salt. Heat olive oil in a heavy, deep-sided pan (that comes with a lid) over high heat and brown the chicken well, skin-side down, about 5 minutes; flip and continue to sear until other side is browned, 3 to 4 minutes more. Turn off heat. Transfer the browned chicken to a plate and reserve until needed; spoon out excess chicken fat if desired.
  • Add onions and a pinch of salt to the same pan and saute over medium until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, and flour and cook, stirring, another 3 to 4 minutes to form a tomato roux. Stir in 1 teaspoon kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, smoked paprika, and sweet paprika and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and transfer chicken and accumulated juices back into the pan. Baste the tops with the sauce, cover the pan with the lid, and simmer, basting occasionally with the sauce, until the chicken is no longer pink in the centers and is fork-tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove the chicken and transfer to a plate.
  • Skim some fat off the top of the sauce if desired. Whisk heavy cream and sour cream into the sauce and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Transfer the chicken and any juices back into the sauce. Simmer, uncovered, basting often, until chicken is heated through and very tender, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 99.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 406 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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Make and share this Chicken Paprikash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brent Bowser

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole chicken (cut into pieces)
1 medium onion (sliced)
2 tablespoons paprika
4 tablespoons butter
1 can chicken broth
4 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup flour (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt Butter in a large pot or dutch oven.
  • Stir in Paprika to butter.
  • Sautee the onions in the paprika butter solution, then temporarily remove them.
  • It may be necessary to add an additional Tablespoon of butter to the solution.
  • Brown the chicken in the butter.
  • Add the chicken broth, re-add the onions and simmer for one hour, covered.
  • After the solution is fully cooked, add in the sour cream.
  • You may also add in the flour to thicken the gravy.
  • This dish is often served with the German pasta,'Spaetzels' or with the Hungarian'Halousky'.
  • This meal is exceptionally filling with the Spaetzels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.8, Fat 49.8, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 209.3, Sodium 729, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 46.9

HUNGARIAN CHICKEN PAPRIKASH



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The perfect Hungarian comfort food. Serve over my posted nokedli recipe. This recipe has been passed down in my family for generations. I use Better Than Bouillon chicken base to make the broth.

Provided by BoxOWine

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup flour
3 tablespoons Hungarian paprika (preferably Szeged)
salt
pepper
chicken piece (breasts, legs, or thighs, with bones)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Combine flour, 2 tbsp paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture.
  • Reserve left over flour.
  • Add oil to large dutch oven.
  • Heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Add chicken and brown on both sides, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from pot.
  • Add little oil to pot (if bottom appears to be too dry).
  • Add onion, red pepper, 1 tbsp paprika, and salt.
  • Saute until onion is tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Return chicken to pot, and add enough chicken broth to cover.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 30 to 45 minutes, until chicken is done.
  • Remove from heat and let paprikash cool down.
  • Combine reserved flour and 1/2 cup sour cream.
  • Add small amount of liquid from pot into flour mixture and stir with whisk until smooth.
  • Add mixture to pot, stirring constantly.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Let cool down again and add remaining sour cream, stirring constantly.
  • Sauce should be a very pale orange color (almost white).
  • Cook about 1 minute until heated.
  • Serve over homemade Hungarian nokedli (spaetzel), wide egg noodles, or cooked cavatelli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.1, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 424.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 6.4

EASY CHICKEN PAPRIKASH RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Chicken Paprikash Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, garlic, chicken thighs, salt, pepper, onion, bell pepper, sweet paprika, chili flakes, chicken broth, crushed tomato, sour cream, flour

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon garlic
2 chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup onion, chopped
½ cup bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
¼ teaspoon chili flakes
½ cup chicken broth
15 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon flour

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium, add garlic, chicken, salt and pepper. Stir and cook until the chicken has some color.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper, cook until onions have slightly softened.
  • Add the sweet paprika, chili flakes, chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Simmer covered for 40 minutes.
  • Take a ladle of the sauce and add to sour cream in a separate bowl. Mix until well combined. Add flour to the mix and stir.
  • Once it is well combined, add the mix to the pot. Stir in the mix, cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until it has thickened.
  • Serve with pasta, rice or potatoes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 21 grams

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of chicken thighs and breasts.
  • If you don't have any paprika on hand, you can substitute chili powder or cumin.
  • Be sure to brown the chicken well before adding the other ingredients. This will help to develop the flavor of the dish.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a tablespoon of flour or cornstarch to the sour cream before stirring it into the pot.
  • Serve chicken paprikash with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Chicken paprikash is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of chicken, paprika, and sour cream creates a rich and flavorful sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken paprikash a try.

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