Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
A delightful dish combining sweet and spicy chipotle honey chicken thighs with creamy smoked gouda mashed potatoes, perfect for autumn gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the honey and chipotle sauce.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs with the honey-chipotle mixture.
- Place the chicken in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- While the chicken is baking, boil the potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add milk, smoked gouda, and butter to the potatoes, then mash until creamy.
- Serve the chicken thighs over the smoked gouda mashed potatoes and enjoy!
Notes
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after baking for juicier thighs. Adjust chipotle sauce for desired heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg