Chef John’s Chicken Paprikash

This comforting Hungarian chicken paprikash is rich, creamy, and deeply flavored with sweet paprika. Finished with sour cream, it’s classic home cooking at its best.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 25

Total Time 1 35

Servings: 8

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Eastern European, European, Hungarian

Calories: 353

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 yellow onions diced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup sweet Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 cups chicken broth
⅔ cup sour cream room temp
¼ cup heavy cream

Method

Season chicken with salt and brown in oil, skin-side down.
Sauté onions until golden; add garlic, tomato paste, and flour.
Stir in spices, then add chicken broth.
Return chicken, cover, and simmer until fork-tender.
Finish sauce with sour cream and heavy cream; return chicken to pan.