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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Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 9 hrs 15 mins
Servings: Makes 6 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  •     For Olio Piccante (spicy Oil)On Sale
  • 2  cups  extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
  • 5    jalapeno chiles, coarsely chopped with seedsOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  red pepper flakesOn Sale
  • 1  Tbsp  sweet paprikaOn Sale
  •     For chicken thighsOn Sale
  • 2  cups  fresh bread crumbsOn Sale
  • 12    garlic cloves, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup plus 1 tbsp  olive oilOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  chopped fresh flat-leaf parsleyOn Sale
  • 2    salt-packed anchovies, filleted, rinsed and patted dry, or 4 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drainedOn Sale
  • 12    boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 lbs)On Sale
  • 1  lb  fresh sugar snap peasOn Sale
  • 3    shallots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slicesOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp  anchovy pasteOn Sale

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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