Chicken Freekeh Escape

Chicken Freekeh Escape

Herb-roasted whole chicken glazed in Grape Escape, served over nutty freekeh with a rich, glossy finish.

PREP TIME COOK TIME
20 minutes 95–105 minutes
Yields: 4–5 servings

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (1.5–1.8 kg)
3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
2 tbsp Brisca Grape Escape (for coating)
1 small onion, finely minced
to taste Brisca Herb 'n' Salt
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried oregano
1 cup freekeh, rinsed
2 cups water or chicken stock
1 tbsp olive oil (for freekeh)
plenty Brisca Grape Escape (for serving)

Instructions

1

Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken completely dry.

2

Fill Cavity: Mix minced onion with Brisca Herb 'n' Salt, thyme, and oregano. Stuff loosely into the cavity.

3

Season Chicken: Rub the exterior with olive oil and season generously with Brisca Herb 'n' Salt, thyme, and oregano. Coat evenly with Brisca Grape Escape.

4

Cook Chicken: Place in a roasting tray and roast at 200°C for 40–45 minutes. Loosely cover with foil and continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches 75°C, about 90 minutes total depending on size. Rest 10–15 minutes before carving.

⏱ 90+ minutes 🌡 200°C
5

Cook Freekeh: Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add rinsed freekeh and toast lightly for 1–2 minutes. Add water or chicken stock and a pinch of Brisca Herb 'n' Salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 18–20 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed. Rest covered 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

⏱ 18–20 minutes
6

Sauce Moment: Spread warm freekeh on a serving platter. Arrange carved chicken over the top and drizzle plenty of Brisca Grape Escape just before serving.

Made with:Grape Escape, Herb 'n' Salt

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Grape Escape

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Chicken Freekeh Escape

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