4–6 heads Little Gem or 1 large head Cos, quartered
2 tsp ground urfa chilli or 1 tsp chilli flakes
1 handful fresh chives, snipped
3 tbsp roughly chopped fresh dill
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 lemon, cut cross ways into thick slices and seeds removed
2 lemons, 1 finely chopped with seeds removed and 1 zested and juiced
1 handful fresh parsley, leaves and stems roughly chopped
2 shallots, peeled and halved lengthways
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4–6 Medjool dates, stones removed
4 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
4 fresh thyme or oregano sprigs, plus extra to garnish
60g/2ΒΌoz raw pistachios, almonds or walnuts, finely chopped and lightly toasted
sea salt flakes, to serve
1.8kg/4lb whole chicken or 1.25kg/2lb 12oz chicken thighs or legs, bone in and skin on