Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
A cozy dish that blends sweet and smoky flavors, featuring juicy chicken thighs and creamy smoked Gouda mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons chipotle sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together chipotle sauce, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in the marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, then add marinated chicken skin-side down to sear.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Boil chopped potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Mash the drained potatoes with butter, cream, and smoked Gouda until creamy.
- Serve the chicken thighs with the smoked Gouda mashed potatoes and enjoy!
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavors. Use a meat thermometer for perfect cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg