Whole Baked Chicken Freekeh Escape

Whole Baked Chicken Freekeh Escape

Whole oven-baked chicken glazed with Brisca Grape Escape, served over soft freekeh infused with extra Grape Escape for a rich, pourable finish.


PREP TIME COOK TIME
15 minutes 1 hour 15 minutes
Yields: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

4 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 small onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup freekeh
2 cups water (for cooking freekeh)
1 whole chicken
1/8 tsp Brisca Herb 'n' Salt
6-7 tbsp Brisca Grape Escape, divided
1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped

Instructions

1

Cook Freekeh: Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a pot. Add the onion and garlic and cook 2-3 minutes. Add the freekeh, stir, then pour in the water. Cook covered for 35-40 minutes until tender. Mix 2-3 tablespoons Brisca Grape Escape into the warm freekeh.

⏱ 35-40 mins
2

Prep Chicken: Rub the chicken with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and Brisca Herb 'n' Salt.

3

Bake: Bake at 200°C for 1 hour, glazing with 2-3 tablespoons Brisca Grape Escape during the last 15 minutes.

⏱ 1 hour 🌡 200°C
4

Assemble: Spread the Grape Escape-infused freekeh on a platter and place the glazed chicken on top.

5

Sauce Moment: Pour the remaining Grape Escape over the chicken so it runs into the freekeh and finish with fresh thyme — ready to be served as a warm, fragrant Escape dish.

Made with:Grape Escape, Herb 'n' Salt

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