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Hungarian Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings Recipe

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Hungarian Chicken Paprikash is a classic comfort food dish that features tender chicken simmered in a rich, paprika-spiced sauce, served over soft, homemade dumplings. This traditional recipe uses simple ingredients like chicken with skin, sweet paprika, sour cream, and dumplings made from eggs, flour, and water. The result is a creamy, flavorful meal that evokes nostalgic warmth and satisfaction, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken Paprikash

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 Vidalia onion, chopped
  • 1 whole cut-up chicken (skin intact)
  • 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 3 chicken bouillon cubes (or more to taste)
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 1/2 pint water
  • 4 tablespoons flour (or more to thicken as desired)
  • 3 teaspoons Lawry’s seasoning salt (optional)

Dumplings

  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups water
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the onions: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped Vidalia onion and cook until translucent and tender but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in the sweet paprika thoroughly to coat the onions.
  2. Browning the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pot with the onion and paprika mixture. Brown the chicken slightly on all sides over medium heat; do this in batches if necessary, adding more oil as needed. Browning adds flavor and develops the base for the sauce.
  3. Add water and seasoning: Pour in enough water to nearly cover the chicken pieces. Bring the liquid to a boil and add the chicken bouillon cubes and Lawry’s seasoning salt, if using, to taste. These seasonings enhance the broth flavor. Cover the pot and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 25 minutes on stovetop or 15-20 minutes if using a pressure cooker until the chicken is fully cooked.
  4. Prepare the sour cream mixture: While the chicken simmers, combine sour cream, water, and flour in a bowl. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip until smooth and free of lumps. This mixture will thicken and enrich the sauce once added to the broth.
  5. Incorporate sour cream mixture: When the chicken is done cooking, remove the pieces with a slotted spoon to cool on a colander. Gradually whisk the sour cream mixture into the hot broth, a little at a time, stirring constantly to prevent curdling and to thicken the sauce evenly.
  6. Debone the chicken (optional): You can serve the chicken pieces whole with skin intact or remove skin and bones and shred the meat before adding it back to the sauce, depending on your preference.
  7. Make the dumplings: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. In a mixer, combine eggs, water, flour, and salt to form a soupy dough. Dip a spoon into the boiling water to prevent sticking, then scoop spoonfuls of the dough and drop into boiling water. Cook dumplings for about 7 minutes or until they rise to the surface. Drain and rinse the dumplings under cold water to stop cooking.
  8. Serve: Plate a generous helping of dumplings and ladle the rich chicken paprikash sauce on top. Serve with whole or deboned chicken pieces alongside or incorporated into the sauce, depending on your choice.
  9. Enjoy the comfort: This dish is a beloved Hungarian classic that brings warm, nurturing flavors to the table, perfect for enjoying with family and friends.

Notes

  • Using chicken pieces with skin adds extra flavor to the dish.
  • Lawry’s seasoning salt is optional but highly recommended for a unique depth of flavor.
  • This recipe makes a double batch of dumplings; you can halve the dumpling ingredients if preferred.
  • Whisk the sour cream mixture slowly into the hot broth to prevent curdling and achieve a smooth sauce.
  • You can use a pressure cooker or a regular pot; adjust cooking times accordingly.
  • Dumplings are best served fresh but can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
  • Adjust thickening flour quantity in the sour cream mixture to achieve your desired sauce consistency.

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