Mid 19th century. From German Paprikahendl paprika chicken from Paprika + German regional (Austrian and Bavarian) Hendl chicken (from Henne + -l, diminutive suffix, with intrusive -d-).
Definition of paprikahendl in US English:
paprikahendl
(also paprikahendel, paprikahenderl)
noun
Paprika chicken; = paprikahuhn.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From German Paprikahendl paprika chicken from Paprika + German regional (Austrian and Bavarian) Hendl chicken (from Henne + -l, diminutive suffix, with intrusive -d-).