Description
A comforting dish of roasted chicken thighs glazed with chipotle-honey while creamy smoked gouda mashed potatoes provide the perfect side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce (adobo-style)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet)
- 1/2 cup milk (whole milk recommended)
- 4 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with foil for easy cleanup.
- Whisk the chipotle sauce and honey together in a medium bowl until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Coat each thigh with the chipotle-honey mixture, placing them skin-side up in the prepared baking dish.
- Roast the chicken for 25–30 minutes, ensuring the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken roasts, peel and cube the potatoes and cook in salted water until fork-tender, about 12–15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes, then return them to the pot. Add milk and butter, then mash until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded smoked gouda until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving over the mashed potatoes.
Notes
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables for added color and nutrition. For a lighter version, use almond milk and reduce butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken thighs, chipotle honey, smoked gouda, mashed potatoes, weeknight dinner