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O’zapft is! 🍺 ORIGINAL Wiesn-Hendl Rezept mit bayerischem Kartoffelsalat 🐔 Oktoberfest 2025 Spezial

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Wiesnhendl

Cultural Context

Wiesnhendl, or grilled chicken, is a beloved dish at Oktoberfest in Munich, where it is served alongside beer and traditional sides. This dish reflects the Bavarian love for hearty, flavorful foods that complement the festive atmosphere of the beer festival. Today, Wiesnhendl has gained popularity beyond Germany, often enjoyed at outdoor gatherings and barbecues around the world.

GermanDEmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
küchenfertiges Hähnchen (ca. 1,5 kg)
Paprikapulver edelsüß
Salz
Pfeffer
Kümmel gemahlen
Rosmarinzweig
Zitrone
Öl
Zerlassen Butter

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are more affordable and remain juicy when cooked.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is cost-effective and has a neutral flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: none

Margarine can lower saturated fat content.

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Apple juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

1

Prepare the kitchen-ready chicken (approximately 1.5 kg).

2

Season the chicken with sweet paprika, salt, pepper, and ground cumin.

3

Stuff the chicken with a sprig of rosemary and slices of lemon.

4

Drizzle oil and melted butter over the chicken.

5

Place the chicken in a Gugelhupf mold for cooking.

6

Bake until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingbasting

Equipment Needed

Gugelhupf mold

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Oktoberfest ChickenGrilled Chicken
Local Name: Wiesnhendl

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