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Mario Batali's Chicken Thighs with Snap Peas

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Simple and delicious dish!
skill level
Easy
time
30-60min
servings
6
cost
$
Contributed by : Mario Batali
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ingredients
  • For the Chicken Thighs:
  • 12 cloves Garlic cloves (10 crushed - leave 2 whole)
  • 1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil plus extra
  • 2 Salt-Packed Anchovies (filleted and rinsed then patted dry) or 4 oil-packed anchovy fillets (drained)
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Fresh Italian Parsley
  • 2 cups Fresh Bread Crumbs
  • 12 Boneless (Skinless Chicken Thighs)
  • 3 Shallots (sliced 1/4-inch thick)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Anchovy Paste
  • 1 pound Snap Peas (blanched in boiling water until just bright green then chilled in an ice bath and drained)
  • Olio Piccante for drizzling (Recipe Follows)
  • For the Olio Piccante:
  • 2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 5 Jalapeno Peppers (coarsely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Hot Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet Paprika
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  • step 1
    ingredients 10 cloves Garlic cloves
    1/2 cup olive oil
    2 Salt-Packed Anchovies (filleted and rinsed then patted dry) or 4 oil-packed anchovy fillets (drained)
    1/2 cup Chopped Fresh Italian Parsley
    2 cups Fresh Bread Crumbs
    instructions For the Chicken Thighs: Combine 10 cloves of the garlic, 1/2 cup of the oil, the anchovies, parsley, and bread crumbs in a food processor and zap until smoothish.
  • step 2
    ingredients 12 Boneless (Skinless Chicken Thighs)
    Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
    instructions Season chicken thighs with salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Put the chicken thighs in a large bowl and sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture, turning to coat well. Arrange in a single layer on a platter and put in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • step 3
    ingredients   
    instructions Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for indirect grilling.
  • step 4
    ingredients    
    instructions Place the chicken thighs skinned side up on the cooler part of the grill, cover the grill, and grill, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes per side.
  • step 5
    ingredients 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
    2 cloves garlic
    3 Shallots (sliced 1/4-inch thick)
    1/2 teaspoon Anchovy Paste
    1 pound Snap Peas (blanched in boiling water until just bright green then chilled in an ice bath and drained)
    Olio Piccante for drizzling (Recipe Follows)
    instructions Meanwhile, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a 10- to 12- inch sauté pan over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic, the shallots and anchovy paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the snap peas and cook, stirring, just until heated through. Transfer the snap peas to a platter and set aside.
  • step 6
    ingredients 2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    5 Jalapeno Peppers (coarsely chopped)
    1/2 cup Hot Red Pepper Flakes
    1 tablespoon Sweet Paprika
    instructions Arrange the thighs on top of the snap peas and serve with a drizzle of olio piccante.
  • step 7
    ingredients   
    instructions For the Olio Piccante: In a small saucepan, combine the oil, jalapenos, pepper flakes, and paprika and bring just to a simmer over medium heat.
  • step 8
    ingredients   
    instructions Pour the oil (and flavorings) into a heatproof bowl and let cool, then cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
  • step 9
    instructions Strain the oil and keep refrigerated until ready to use. It can be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed jar for up to 10 days-- no longer.
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