Hungarian Paprikás Csirke – Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings One of Hungary’s most iconic dishes, Paprikás Csirke features chicken simmered in a creamy paprika sauce, traditionally served with soft dumplings (nokedli). Ingredients (Serves 4): * 1kg chicken (legs or thighs preferred) * 1 large onion, chopped * 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika * 2 garlic cloves, minced * 1 tbsp flour * 200ml sour cream * 300ml chicken stock * Salt, pepper, oil Instructions: 1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until golden. 2. Add paprika and stir briefly, then add chicken and brown. 3. Pour in stock, cover and simmer for ~40 minutes. 4. Mix sour cream and flour, stir into sauce, and cook until thick. 5. Serve with *nokedli* or egg noodles. Hungarian Tip: Always add paprika off heat to prevent it from turning bitter.