Place the chicken on a chopping board breast side up and press down firmly to crack the breast bone and slightly flatten the chicken.

Heat the oil in a large casserole big enough to accommodate the chicken and vegetables over a high heat
Place the chicken breast side down in the hot oil it will splatter and splutter a little so be careful. Let it cook for a few minutes until golden and bronzed then flip over.

Pour wine around the chicken then add all the vegetables.

Tie together with some kitchen twin thyme, rosemary and bay leaves. Leaving enough excess string so that herbs will be submerged in the liquid and you can tie the other end to the pot handle.

Add the stock pot, water and salt. Allow to come to the boil once it does turn heat down low. Put lid on and allow to simmer for 90 minutes.

When it has had it’s 90 minutes using meat forks or a large slotted spoon, gently lift the chicken onto a cutting board. Allow to cool slightly, until you can carve chunkily or pull apart with your hands. Once you have removed all the meat from the carcass return the meat to the pot check for seasoning and serve with a good scattering of parsley and dill.