Wiesn Hendl

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Wiesn Hendl is the Bavarian roasted chicken, traditionally seasoned only with salt and sometimes parsley, then grilled and sold as half a chicken or whole chicken. During the roasting process, the chicken is often doused with melted butter. It can be found in many beer gardens and it is especially popular during Oktoberfest. When served, hendl is usually accompanied by potato salad or large pretzels called brezn .