Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs Smoked Gouda Potatoes (Printable)
Tender smoky-sweet chicken thighs glazed with chipotle honey, paired with creamy smoked Gouda mashed potatoes. Bold flavors and comforting textures in one delicious dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs
01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
04 - 3 tbsp honey
05 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Smoked Gouda Potatoes
10 - 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
11 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
12 - 1/2 cup whole milk
13 - 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
16 - 2 tbsp chopped chives, optional
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Mix together chipotle peppers, honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil over them, then coat evenly with the chipotle honey mixture.
04 - Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on the 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 Advice:
01 -
- The glaze becomes this gorgeous sticky caramelization that you'll want to eat straight off the pan
- Smoked Gouda in mashed potatoes is the kind of upgrade that makes people ask what you did differently
- Everything cooks in about an hour with mostly hands-off time
02 -
- Patting the chicken completely dry before applying oil helps the skin get crispy instead of soggy
- The glaze can burn quickly in the last few minutes so keep an eye on it and tent with foil if needed
- Warm your milk before adding it to potatoes for the creamiest texture
03 -
- Buy chipotle peppers in adobo and freeze the leftovers in an ice cube tray for future recipes
- Set your oven to broil for the last 2 minutes if you want extra crispy skin, but watch closely