Backhendl (Pronounced: /ˈbaxˌhɛndl/) – Fried Chicken

Munch Classes introduces Dinner Cum Lunch Backhendl as a crispy, golden fried chicken meal, crafted by combining tender chicken pieces with a light egg and breadcrumb coating, then layering it with a unique frying technique to create a dish of satisfying crunch and juicy meat.

Munch Classes teaches how to prepare the mixture by coating the chicken evenly, ensuring every piece absorbs the perfect amount of breading for a light, crispy crust.

Munch Classes emphasizes precise techniques like shallow-frying in hot oil as participants cook the chicken, and explains how to finish with a lemon wedge for a signature flourish that balances tradition and creativity.

Cultural History + Proverb:

Munch Classes reveals how Dinner Cum Lunch Backhendl originates from the Viennese bourgeois kitchens, where it’s cherished for its elegant preparation and its symbolic quality of festive indulgence and special occasions.

Munch Classes explores how the dish developed in a context of Sunday family dinners and special celebrations, tied to the tradition of using fresh, high-quality poultry, showing how food often reflects the soul of its people.

(Proverb Setup): Munch Classes shares the local saying:

Proverb: “Ein gutes Huhn ist ein guter Freund.” – “A good chicken is a good friend.”

Proverb Explanation: This proverb illustrates how the dish reflects a sense of reliable and comforting companionship, encouraging reflection on how flavor and wisdom pass from one generation to the next.