Chicken Thighs with Snap Peas and Agliata
Agliata is a garlicky Italian bread-crumb mixture. For this main dish, it's used as a coating for chicken to create a delicious toasted crust.

Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
9 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
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For Olio Piccante (spicy Oil)
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2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
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5 jalapeno chiles, coarsely chopped with seeds
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1/2 cup red pepper flakes
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1 Tbsp sweet paprika
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For chicken thighs
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2 cups fresh bread crumbs
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12 garlic cloves, crushed
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1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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2 salt-packed anchovies, filleted, rinsed and patted dry, or 4 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained
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12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 lbs)
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1 lb fresh sugar snap peas
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3 shallots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
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1/2 tsp anchovy paste
Directions
1.
Make Olio Piccante: In a small saucepan, combine oil, chiles, pepper flakes and paprika; bring just to a simmer over medium heat. Pour into a heatproof bowl and let cool, then cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Strain and refrigerate oil in a tightly sealed jar until ready to use or up to 10 days.
2.
In a food processor, combine bread crumbs, garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil, the parsley and anchovies; process until smooth.
3.
Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place in a large bowl and coat well with bread-crumb mixture. On a baking sheet, arrange chicken in a single layer and refrigerate 15 min.
4.
Heat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken, skinned side up, turning once, until cooked through, about 15 min.
5.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add snap peas and blanch until just bright green. Transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking; drain and set aside.
6.
Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a 10- to 12-inch saute pan over medium heat. Add shallot and anchovy paste; cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot is softened, about 5 min. Add snap peas and cook, stirring, until just heated through. Transfer to a large serving platter. Arrange chicken over snap peas, drizzle with Olio Piccante and serve. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 630, Total Fat 43 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 429 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 32 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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I love this with the full half-teaspoon of red pepper flakes--the heat is a wonderful contrast to the sweetness of the orange--but feel free to use less.
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