Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs with Smoked Gouda Potatoes (Printable)

Tender chicken thighs glazed with chipotle honey, served with creamy smoked Gouda mashed potatoes for a flavorful comfort 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.
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.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of smoky heat and sweet honey creates this incredible sticky glaze that makes the chicken taste like it came from a fancy restaurant
  • Smoked Gouda mashed potatoes are the kind of comfort food side dish that people actually talk about afterward
  • Everything cooks in about an hour but tastes like you spent all day making it
02 -
  • Chipotle peppers vary in heat so taste your glaze before coating all the chicken
  • Shred your own Gouda instead of buying pre shredded cheese it melts so much better
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after roasting so those juices redistribute
03 -
  • Pat the chicken really dry before oiling it so that skin gets extra crispy
  • Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking because thighs go from perfect to dry fast

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