Description
Tender chicken thighs glazed with a spicy-sweet chipotle honey sauce, served over creamy smoked gouda mashed potatoes. A comforting, flavor-packed meal perfect for entertaining or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers in adobo)
- 1–2 chipotle peppers, finely chopped
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup whole milk (warm)
- 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin side down for 5–7 minutes until browned. Flip and cook another 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, adobo sauce, chopped chipotle peppers, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce.
- Place seared chicken in a baking dish and brush generously with the glaze. Bake for 25–30 minutes, basting once or twice, until cooked through and sticky.
- While chicken bakes, boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
- Add butter to hot potatoes and mash. Stir in warm milk and smoked gouda until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve mashed potatoes topped with glazed chicken thighs and spoon over extra glaze from the baking dish if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by using more or fewer chipotle peppers.
- Smoked cheddar or gruyere can be used instead of smoked gouda.
- Make mashed potatoes ahead and reheat with a splash of milk.
- Leftovers keep for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Grill chicken for a smoky finish, brushing glaze on at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
