Absolutely! 🇭🇺 Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings (Paprikás Csirke Nokedlivel) is one of Hungary’s most beloved comfort foods — tender chicken braised in a silky, paprika-rich sauce, served with soft homemade dumplings (nokedli) that soak up every drop. It’s rustic, simple, and incredibly flavorful.
Here’s an authentic, easy recipe you can make at home:
🍗✨ Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Paprikás Csirke Nokedlivel)
✅ Ingredients for the chicken:
- 2½–3 lbs (1.2–1.4 kg) bone-in, skinless chicken pieces (thighs & drumsticks are best)
- 2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 tsp salt (more to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional, but traditional)
- 1 medium tomato, diced (or ½ cup canned tomatoes)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½–2 cups (350–500 ml) chicken broth or water
- ¾ cup (180 ml) sour cream