My Mother's Praised Chicken

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1 large chicken, preferably organic

2 teaspoons garlic flavored oil

Scant 1/2 cup white wine or dry white vermouth

2 to 3 leeks, cleaned, trimmed, and cut into approximately 2-inch logs

2 to 3 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks

1 to 2 celery stalks, sliced

Approximately 2 quarts cold water

1 bouquet garni (mixed herb sachet or bag) or 1 teaspoon dried herbs

Fresh parsley stalks or few sprigs, tied or banded together

2 teaspoons kosher salt or 1 teaspoon table salt

2 teaspoons red peppercorns, or good grinding pepper

Chopped parsley leaves, from stalks, for serving

Chopped fresh dill, for serving

English mustard, for serving