Ingredients

  • 5 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 12 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • Salt
  • 1 pound sugar snap peas
  • 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced

Method

  • In a food processor, combine 4 of the anchovy fillets with the bread crumbs, garlic, parsley and 1/2 cup of the olive oil; process until evenly blended.
  • Season the chicken thighs with salt.
  • In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the bread crumb mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
  • In a pot of boiling, salted water, blanch the snap peas until bright green, about 1 minute.
  • Drain and pat dry.
  • Grill the chicken thighs over moderate heat until they are lightly charred, crisp and cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the thighs to a platter.
  • In a large skillet, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Add the shallots and the remaining anchovy fillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the snap peas and cook, tossing a few times, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Season the snap peas with salt and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Serve the chicken with the snap peas.