2 whole garlic bulbs, cut through the middle horizontally
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
4 red peppers, cut in half and deseeded
3 red onions, sliced
bunch fresh thyme, leaves chopped
pinch ground allspice
2 bay leaf
½ tbsp black peppercorns
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp coriander seeds
pinch ground nutmeg
2 tbsp olive oil
50g/1¾oz soft butter
2–3 tbsp crème fraîche
1 medium whole chicken
large slices of grilled sourdough bread, to serve