Chicken Paprika - A hungarian cowgirl's favorite dish

Chicken Paprika is a traditional Hungarian dish I learned from my mother, who learned it to feed my Hungarian father! All my family makes this dish and we all add something or do something a little different, but the fact is, it is delicious no matter what and is a real comfort food in my home. So, without further ado, here is Chicken Paprikash! ENJOY!!

Chicken Paprika

1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 large onion chopped
3 tbsp Olive oil
1 clove garlic chopped
2-4 tbsps of authentic Hungarian Paprika
2-4 cups of chicken stock or water
2 tbsps of corn starch dissolved in a little water
1 pint sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste



In a large heavy pot, add olive oil and brown the onion.












Once they are lightly brown, add the garlic chicken pieces and brown the chicken well on all sides.











Once the chicken is browned, add the paprika and cover the meat well with it, turning it over until all surfaces are covered. Add the chicken stock/water - just enough to cover the chicken pieces









Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and allow to simmer until the chicken is well tender.












Remove chicken from broth into a bowl













Bone the chicken pieces and set aside in warm place












Add cornstarch to the broth and stir over medium heat until thickened. Add the sour cream once thickened and bring sauce back to a low simmer. Add back the chicken and gently stir to combine.









Serve over rice or pasta! ENJOY!