Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs (Printable)
Tender chicken thighs glazed with chipotle honey alongside creamy smoked Gouda mashed potatoes.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs
01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
04 - 3 tablespoons honey
05 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Smoked Gouda Potatoes
10 - 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
11 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 - ½ cup whole milk
13 - 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
14 - ½ teaspoon salt
15 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a small bowl, mix together chipotle peppers, honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil over them, then coat evenly with the chipotle honey mixture, ensuring full coverage.
04 - Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on prepared baking sheet. Roast for 35-40 minutes, basting halfway with pan juices, until skin is caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
06 - Drain potatoes well and return to pot. Add butter, milk, smoked Gouda cheese, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Serve chipotle honey chicken thighs over a generous scoop of smoked Gouda potatoes. Sprinkle with chopped chives if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The chipotle honey glaze creates this sticky, caramelized coating that makes the chicken absolutely irresistible
- Smoked Gouda potatoes taste like they came from a fancy restaurant but take maybe twenty minutes of actual work
02 -
- The glaze can burn if left under the broiler too long, so keep a close eye during the last few minutes
- Warm milk incorporates into potatoes much better than cold milk, preventing that gluey texture
03 -
- Patting the chicken completely dry before applying oil helps the skin crisp up properly
- Use a box grater to shred your own Gouda because pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting