Hendl is the Austro-Bavarian word for "chicken", most commonly in its roasted form. Paprika Hendl is mentioned in bram stokers dracula, as a dish enjoyed by J. Harker who wishes to get the recipe for his wife to be Mina. Hendln are traditionally served in Bavarian beer gardens or at festivals such as Oktoberfest, and are generally eaten with a Brezen and/or a Maß of beer. They are also widely available from mobile rotisserie trucks that park near well-frequented locations such as supermarkets or large parking lots.
The standard German term is "Hähnchen" or "Brathähnchen". In East Germany it is often called "Broiler".