Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs with Smoked Gouda Potatoes (Printable Version)
Tender smoky-sweet chicken thighs with creamy cheesy smoked Gouda mashed potatoes. Bold flavors and comforting textures.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 or cream
13 - 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
14 - ½ teaspoon salt
15 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives, optional for garnish
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together chipotle peppers, honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil evenly over chicken, then coat with chipotle honey mixture, ensuring thorough 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 cubed 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 - Place a generous scoop of smoked Gouda potatoes on each plate. Top with chipotle honey chicken thighs. Garnish with chopped chives if desired.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- The chipotle honey glaze creates this sticky, caramelized coating that you will want to eat straight off the pan
- Smoked Gouda mashed potatoes are the kind of rich comfort food that make people ask for seconds
02 -
- Patting the chicken completely dry before seasoning is the secret to crispy skin
- Start potatoes in cold water so they cook evenly throughout
03 -
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving so the juices redistribute
- Warm your milk before adding it to the potatoes for lump-free mashing