Csirkepörkölt (Hungarian Chicken Stew)
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5
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
4 -6 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Hungarian
Csirkepörkölt (Hungarian Chicken Stew)
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A recipe for Csirkepörkölt (Hungarian Chicken Stew)! Pieces of chicken are simmered in a flavorful paprika-spiced stew with tomatoes and peppers.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons pork fat or duck fat or vegetable oil
- 2 pounds chicken legs separated into thighs and drumsticks, 907 grams
- 2 red onions peeled and finely chopped
- 2 garlic peeled and minced, cloves
- 3 tablespoons sweet paprika Hungarian, (28 grams
- 2 tomato seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper stem and seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup water 118 milliliters
- 2 teaspoons salt
Garnish:
- sour cream for drizzling
- parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a wide pot, place the pork fat over medium heat.
- Once heated, add the chicken pieces (in batches if they won't fit in a single layer) and brown on all sides.
- Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add the onions to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in the garlic.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the paprika.
- Add the tomato, bell pepper, and water, then return the pot back to medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and pour in just enough water to barely cover the chicken. Season with the salt.
- Once the liquid comes to a boil, reduce heat to a very low simmer, cover, and cook for an hour, until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Season to taste if needed.
- Serve the Csirkepörkölt hot with sour cream and parsley if desired.
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