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Ingredients
- whole chicken 1.8kg or chicken thighs or legs 1.25kg
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, cut into thick rounds, pips removed
- 2 echalion shallots, halved lengthways
- 4-6 medjool dates, pitted
- 4 thyme or oregano sprigs, plus extra to serve
- ground urfa chilli 2 tbsp or dried chilli flakes 1 tsp
Description
Heat the oven 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Season the chicken all over. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large casserole over medium-high heat. Put the chicken in the pot, breast-side up and, using tongs, press lightly to make sure the skin comes into even contact with the b
