Chipotle Honey Chicken with Smoked Gouda Potatoes (Printable)

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

# 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
13 - 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
14 - ½ teaspoon salt
15 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives

# How-To Steps:

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.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The smoky Gouda mashed potatoes taste like pure comfort but feel fancy enough for dinner guests
  • That chipotle honey glaze caramelizes into something you will want to eat with a spoon
  • Everything cooks in under an hour with mostly pantry staples
02 -
  • Basting halfway through cooking is what creates that lacquered, restaurant-quality finish on the chicken skin
  • Warm your milk before adding it to the potatoes to prevent them from getting gluey
  • The glaze will be thick and sticky, which is exactly right, so do not thin it out
03 -
  • Leftover glaze keeps in the fridge for a week and is incredible on roasted vegetables or salmon
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving so the juices redistribute

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