Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
A comforting dish featuring sweet, spicy chicken thighs paired with creamy smoked Gouda mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup smoked Gouda cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it nice and hot, perfect for roasting the chicken to golden perfection.
- Whisk the marinade: In a bowl, combine the chipotle sauce, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Take each chicken thigh and coat it generously in your flavorful marinade. Place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken: Pop the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Boil the potatoes: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the peeled, cubed potatoes. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Mash the potatoes: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash them, then stir in the smoked Gouda, milk, and butter until creamy.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve the chicken thighs over a generous portion of creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg