Chipotle Honey Chicken Gouda Potatoes (Printable)

Tender smoky-sweet chicken glazed with chipotle honey, served with creamy smoked Gouda mashed potatoes. Bold flavors meet comforting textures in this delicious dish.

# What You 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, for garnish

# How-To:

01 - Preheat 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 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 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 chipotle honey glaze becomes this incredible sticky caramelized coating that people will literally ask you to bottle and sell
  • Smoked Gouda in mashed potatoes is the kind of rich comfort food innovation youll wonder why you never tried before
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest for even 5 minutes after roasting makes a huge difference in juiciness
  • Warm your milk before adding it to the potatoes for the creamiest results
03 -
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly so take it out 20 minutes before roasting
  • A meat thermometer is your best friend for perfectly cooked chicken

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