| 1 tablespoon fennel seeds |
| 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns |
| 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes |
| One 4-pound whole chicken, wing tips tucked under |
| 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced |
| 1/2 celery stalk, very thinly sliced |
| 1/4 cup (lightly packed) fresh italian parsley leaves, coarsely chopped |
| 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced |