Pot Roasted Chicken (Gluten-Free)

Method

• Pre heat the oven to 220° C gas 7.
• Place the chicken into a deep large casserole dish, large enough to take the bird.
• Season well with salt and pepper and drizzle with the oil.
• Add the garlic heads.
• Place the chicken, uncovered in the oven for 15 minutes to take a little colour.
• Remove and add the boiling water and stock cubes, place the lid on and pop back into the oven.
• Cook for a further 15 minutes, and then turn down the heat to180C gas 4. Cook for a further 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked and very soft, but not falling apart.
• When the chicken is cooked, lift out carefully, place in a bowl and cover with cling film, leave for at least 20 minutes.
• Pour the chicken stock into a small pan then pop back on the stove add a little more boiling water. Bring back to the boil and thicken with a little cornflour and water, don’t go mad.
• Pull the chicken apart and serve with the gravy.