Chipotle Honey Chicken Gouda Potatoes (Print Version)
Tender smoky-sweet chicken glazed with chipotle honey, served with creamy smoked Gouda mashed potatoes. Bold flavors meet comforting textures in this satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the 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 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ For the Smoked Gouda Potatoes
10 - 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
11 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
12 - ½ cup whole milk
13 - 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
14 - ½ tsp salt
15 - ¼ tsp black pepper
16 - 2 tbsp chopped chives
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your 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 the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil over them, then coat evenly with the chipotle honey mixture, ensuring thorough coverage.
04 - Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 35-40 minutes, basting halfway with pan juices, until the skin is caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - While the chicken cooks, 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, or until fork-tender.
06 - Drain the potatoes well and return to the pot. Add butter, milk, smoked Gouda cheese, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Serve the 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 incredible sticky caramelized crust that youll want to eat straight off the pan
- Smoked Gouda mashed potatoes are the kind of side dish that somehow steals the entire show
- Everything cooks in about an hour with mostly hands off time letting your oven do the heavy lifting
02 -
- Patting the chicken completely dry before applying the glaze is the difference between sticky caramelized skin and soggy disappointing chicken
- Warm your milk before adding it to the potatoes cold milk shocks the potatoes and makes them turn gluey
03 -
- If your glaze starts burning too quickly tent the chicken loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes
- Add a splash of pasta water to reheated potatoes instead of more milk to revive their texture without diluting flavor