Pin it Succulent oven-baked chicken thighs glazed in a sticky honey BBQ sauce served with creamy garlic mashed potatoes for a comforting and flavorful meal.
I have always loved pairing sweet and savory flavors and this recipe brings out the best of both. The combination of the caramelized honey BBQ chicken and rich garlic mashed potatoes has become a favorite weeknight meal that never fails to impress.
Ingredients
- Bone-in skin-on chicken thighs: 8 pieces
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- Garlic powder: 1 tsp
- Onion powder: 1 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/2 tsp
- BBQ sauce: 1/2 cup (use gluten-free if needed)
- Honey: 3 tbsp
- Apple cider vinegar: 1 tbsp
- Dijon mustard: 1 tsp
- Yukon Gold potatoes: 2 lbs (peeled and cut into chunks)
- Garlic: 4 cloves (peeled)
- Whole milk: 1/2 cup (warmed or dairy-free alternative)
- Unsalted butter: 1/4 cup (or olive oil for dairy-free)
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Chopped fresh chives (optional): 2 tbsp
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Instructions
- Prepare the oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Season the chicken:
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl mix olive oil smoked paprika garlic powder onion powder salt and black pepper. Rub mixture all over chicken thighs.
- Bake the chicken:
- Arrange chicken skin side up on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Mix the BBQ glaze:
- In a separate bowl whisk BBQ sauce honey apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard together.
- Glaze and finish chicken:
- After 25 minutes brush chicken thighs with honey BBQ sauce. Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes. Chicken should be cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C) and sauce caramelized.
- Boil potatoes and garlic:
- As chicken bakes place potatoes and garlic in a pot. Cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are fork-tender about 15-18 minutes.
- Mash potatoes:
- Drain potatoes and garlic. Return to pot. Add warm milk butter salt and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Stir in chives if using.
- Serve:
- Enjoy honey BBQ chicken thighs hot with creamy garlic mashed potatoes.
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Pin it My family always asks for seconds when I make this meal and it has become a special dinner we all look forward to especially on cozy weekends in.
Required Tools
Baking sheet mixing bowls large pot potato masher or ricer brush for glazing knife and cutting board
Allergen Information
This recipe contains dairy (milk butter) and mustard. BBQ sauce may contain gluten or soy so use gluten-free or soy-free options and always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 520 Total Fat: 25 g Carbohydrates: 44 g Protein: 31 g
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Pin it This dish is comfort food at its best and perfect for sharing with loved ones. Make it once and it's sure to become a go-to favorite for dinner.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of chicken works best for this dish?
Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs provide juiciness and flavor; however, drumsticks or boneless cuts can be used with adjusted cooking times.
- → How is the honey BBQ glaze applied?
The glaze is brushed on after partial baking, then the chicken finishes baking to caramelize the sauce and seal in flavor.
- → Can the mashed potatoes be made dairy-free?
Yes, substitute milk and butter with dairy-free alternatives such as almond milk and olive oil for a creamy texture.
- → What spices enhance the chicken thighs?
Smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper form a flavorful dry rub that complements the glaze.
- → Is it possible to make this dish gluten-free?
Use gluten-free BBQ sauce varieties and confirm ingredients to ensure the dish is safe for gluten sensitivities.
- → How can I add extra smoky flavor?
After glazing and baking, quickly grilling the chicken adds a pleasant smoky finish to the dish.
