Traveling to a foreign country can be an exciting experience, but it can also be a daunting one, especially if you're trying to navigate the local cuisine. Trying new and unique dishes is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, but it can be difficult to know where to start. One way to make the process easier is to research popular dishes before your trip. In this article, we'll explore the delicious flavors of Hungarian cuisine through one of its most beloved dishes: paps chicken paprikash. We'll uncover the origins of this delightful dish, delve into its rich ingredients, and provide you with a few cooking tips to ensure that your paps chicken paprikash is a culinary masterpiece. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we discover the secrets behind this classic Hungarian dish.
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AUTHENTIC CHICKEN PAPRIKASH (PAPRIKáS CSIRKE)
One of the most famous and beloved of all Hungarian dishes, this authentic Chicken Paprikash features chicken in an unforgettably rich, flavorful and creamy paprika-infused sauce! It's pure heaven!
Provided by Kimberly Killebrew
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the lard in a heavy pot and brown the chicken on all sides. Transfer the chicken to a plate. In the same oil, add the onions and fry until golden brown. Add the garlic and tomatoes (and pepper if using) and fry another 2-3 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the paprika, salt and pepper (paprika becomes bitter if scorched).
- Return the chicken to the pot and place it back over the heat. Pour in the chicken broth. The chicken should be mostly covered. Bring it to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 40 minutes. Remove the chicken and transfer to a plate.
- In a small bowl, stir the flour into the sour cream/cream mixture to form a smooth paste. Stir the cream mixture into the sauce, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring it to a simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce is thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste. Return the chicken to the sauce and simmer to heat through.
- Serve the chicken paprikash with Hungarian nokedli, which is like German Spaetzle only they're very short and stubby. You can make nokedli with a spätzle scraper and using this recipe for the dough.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 148 mg, Sodium 744 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN PAPRIKASH
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
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
HUNGARIAN CHICKEN PAPRIKASH
My mom learned to make this tender chicken dish when she volunteered to help prepare the dinners served at her church. It's my favorite main dish, and the gravy, seasoned with paprika, sour cream and onions, is the best. -Pamela Eaton, Monclova, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Sprinkle chicken with paprika, salt and pepper; place in an ungreased roasting pan. Spoon onion mixture over chicken. Add water. Bake, covered, 1-1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear., Remove chicken and keep warm. Pour drippings and loosened browned bits from roasting pan into a saucepan. Skim fat. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir into pan juices with onion. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream. Serve with chicken.
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CHICKEN PAPRIKASH
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
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
CHEF JOHN'S CHICKEN PAPRIKASH
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
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
EASY CHICKEN PAPRIKASH RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
EASY CHICKEN PAPRIKASH
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
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.
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AUNT SARA'S CHICKEN PAPRIKASH
My Godmother makes the 'absolute best' chicken paprikash in the world. The reason....she adds veggies to the chicken while she's stewing it! The sour cream gravy actually tastes like something when you're eating it. It's not just onions, paprika and sour cream. Hope you like it, we sure do! We've enjoyed this recipe for 50 years!!! Comfort food at its best!!!! YYYUUUMMM!!!!!
Provided by Chef53Kathy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h50m
Yield 3 quarts, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Lightly flour the chicken and brown in the oil.
- Add the paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, vegetables, parsley and chicken broth.
- Simmer until the chicken is cooked, approximately one hour. Remove the chicken pieces and cool slightly or until you are able to remove the meat from the bones.
- Pour the broth through a colander back into the kettle and discard the vegetables. Cool the broth slightly.
- Combine the sour cream, water and flour until smooth and stir into the warm broth to make a creamy, slightly thick gravy.
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and make the dumpling dough.
- In a large bowl beat the eggs, add the water, flour and salt to make a sticky dough. Put the dough on a large plate and cut dumplings with a spoon into the boiling water. The size that you make them is totally your call. We like them to be about grape size but you can certainly make them smaller. if you happen to have a spatzele cutter this works great as well. Stir and cook the dumplings for about 5 minutes or until the float on the top of the water. Drain well.
- Add the chicken pieces back into the gravy and server over the dumplings. YYYUUUUMMMM!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1077, Fat 55.4, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 320.2, Sodium 2878.4, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 7.5, Protein 62.1
CHICKEN PAPRIKASH (POPPERKOSH)
This is an old family recipe that was given to my great grandmother by a hungarian friend. It has been modified a lot through the years from the original version but from what I can tell they were all good changes. The most noticable differences from other paprikash recipes I've seen is the tomato juice and pimentos. This in one of my 13 year old daughters all time favorite dishes. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Doeafemaledear
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper then dredge chicken pieces in flour. Cook chicken in Dutch oven until lightly browned . Remove chicken to platter and add onions and celery to pan and cook until soft adding mushrooms for last few minutes. Return chicken to the pot and add remaining ingredients except sour cream. Cover and simmer on med. to med. Low heat stirring occasionally for about 45 minutes and chicken is cooked through. Add sour cream and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes on low heat.
- *If sauce is too thin thicken with flour after adding sour cream and regaining temperature.
- Serve over cooked egg noodles or rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.4, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 114.9, Sodium 442.1, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 8.6, Protein 22.6
Tips:
- Make sure to use a good quality paprika. The better the paprika, the better the flavor of the paprikash.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the amount of paprika to your taste. Some people like a more mild flavor, while others prefer a more intense flavor.
- If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt. However, sour cream will give the paprikash a richer flavor.
- Serve the paprikash over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Garnish the paprikash with fresh parsley or chives.
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 paprika gives the chicken a beautiful red color and a slightly smoky flavor. The sour cream adds a rich and creamy flavor to the sauce. Serve the paprikash over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes and garnish with fresh parsley or chives.
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