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.


Chicken Thighs with Snap Peas and Agliata

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 9 hrs 15 mins

 
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Ingredients
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    For Olio Piccante (spicy Oil)
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  • 2 cups
    extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 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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  • 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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  • shallots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
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  • 1/2 tsp
    anchovy paste
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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
Per serving: 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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