Ingredients
3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and/or drumsticks
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons butter
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
¾ pound tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped, or 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
½ to 1 cup water for the sauce
¾ cup sour cream to finish
¾ pound cooked and buttered egg noodles for serving
Chopped parsley, if desired, for topping
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and pat the chicken dry for even browning.
2-Brown the chicken: In a large ovenproof skillet, brown the seasoned chicken in the melted butter for about 5 minutes per side until golden.
3-Sauté onions and garlic: Add 2 chopped medium yellow onions and 3 finely chopped garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing until they soften, about 5 minutes.
4-Add paprika: Stir in 3 tablespoons of Hungarian sweet paprika and cook for another minute to release its aroma.
5-Create the sauce base: Mix in ¾ pound of chopped tomatoes or 1 cup of canned crushed tomatoes, then add ½ to 1 cup of water to form the sauce base.
6-Stir in sour cream: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then stir in ¾ cup of sour cream until smooth and creamy.
7-Bake the chicken: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
8-Rest and serve: Once done, let it rest for a few minutes, then serve over ¾ pound of cooked and buttered egg noodles, topped with chopped parsley if you like.
Last Step:
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⭐ Use Hungarian sweet paprika for the authentic flavor; regular paprika may alter the taste.
🍜 Butter the egg noodles well to complement the rich sauce.
🥛 Add sour cream carefully off the heat to prevent curdling and maintain smoothness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Simmering Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hungarian
- Diet: Gluten-Free option (if served with gluten-free noodles)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
