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

Directions

 * 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.