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Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown the pieces on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.","group":"Browning","title":"Heat the lard or oil","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Browning"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In the same fat, sauté the chopped onions over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Do not brown them too much.","group":"Aromatics","title":"In the same fat, sauté the chopped onions","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Aromatics"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the paprika quickly to prevent it from burning (which makes it bitter). Return to heat and add the chicken back into the pot along with the chicken stock.","group":"Simmering","title":"Remove the pot from the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.","group":"Simmering","title":"Bring to a boil, then reduce heat","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and flour until smooth. Stir in a few tablespoons of the hot cooking liquid into the cream mixture to temper it, then slowly pour the mixture into the pot while stirring constantly.","group":"Finishing","title":"Whisk together the sour cream and flour","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.","group":"Finishing","title":"Simmer for another 2-3 minutes","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Use high-quality sweet Hungarian paprika for the best flavor and color. The secret to a smooth sauce is tempering the sour cream with a bit of hot liquid before adding it to the pot.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Hungarian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Dutch oven","whisk","mixing bowl"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["milk","wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous portions"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The flavor develops further overnight. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Add a splash of water or stock when reheating to maintain sauce consistency."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpaprikas_2562abf393%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=753e49f1-3be8-4b42-a7e0-f96de6de947c","imageAlt":"Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Paprikáš) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["creamy","chicken","paprika","comfort food","stew"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Hungarian Chicken Paprikash (Paprikáš)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:08:25.404Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:08:25.404Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_943b7108be","slug":"buckwheat-porridge-hrechana-kasha","title":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","description":"A nutritious, nutty, and comforting Eastern European staple. 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