Hungarian goulash
A hearty Hungarian-style goulash featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich paprika sauce, served over soft nokedli dumplings with a dollop of sour cream, pickled cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 35g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown chicken pieces on all sides.
Step 2
Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in paprika, salt, and pepper, then pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Step 4
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
Step 5
Stir in sour cream and cook for 5 more minutes until sauce thickens.
Step 6
Serve hot over cooked nokedli, garnished with pickled cucumbers and cherry tomatoes.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
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