Csirke Paprikas

Ingredients

• 2 frying chickens (about 3 lb each) cut up
• 4 tbsp lard margarine or butter
• 2 medium onions peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 3 tbsp paprika (Hungarian)
• 1½ cups chicken broth
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups sour cream (room temperature)
• tomatoes and green peppers are optional additions

Procedures

1. Wash chickens and wipe dry.
2. Heat lard in a large skillet; fry chicken pieces on both sides until golden.
3. Remove as cooked and keep warm.
4. When all pieces are cooked pour off almost all fat; add onions and garlic.
5. Saute until tender.
6. Stir in paprika; cook one minute.
7. Mix in chicken broth; bring to a boil.
8. Season with salt and pepper; return chicken pieces to skillet.
9. Cook slowly covered until chicken is tender.
10. Add more broth during cooking if needed.
11. Remove to a warm platter.
12. Combine flour and sour cream; mix into skillet.
13. Cook slowly stirring until thickened and smooth.
14. Return chicken pieces to sauce; leave on stove long enough to heat through.