Save Succulent, oven-baked chicken thighs glazed in a sticky honey BBQ sauce, served with creamy garlic mashed potatoes for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Honey BBQ chicken thighs became my quick fix for weeknight dinners—especially when I wanted something comforting without much fuss. The contrast of tender chicken and garlic mashed potatoes is always a hit around our table.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs: 8 bone-in, skin-on
- 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 (900g), peeled and cut into chunks
- Garlic: 4 cloves, peeled
- Whole milk: 1/2 cup, warmed (or use dairy-free alternative)
- Unsalted butter: 1/4 cup (or substitute with olive oil for dairy-free)
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Chives: 2 tbsp, chopped fresh (optional)
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Instructions
- Prep Oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Season 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 on chicken thighs.
- Bake Chicken:
- Arrange chicken, skin side up, on baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Prepare Sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard.
- Glaze Chicken:
- After 25 minutes, brush chicken thighs with honey BBQ sauce. Bake for 15 more minutes, or until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C) and sauce is caramelized.
- Make Mashed Potatoes:
- Add potatoes and garlic to large pot. Cover with cold, salted water and bring to boil. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-18 minutes.
- Mash Potatoes:
- Drain well. Return potatoes and garlic to pot. Add warm milk, butter, salt, black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Add chives if using.
- Serve:
- Plate honey BBQ chicken thighs hot with garlic mashed potatoes.
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Save Every time I serve these chicken thighs, my family gathers round instantly—nothing gets them to the table faster. The mashed potatoes are always scraped clean from the bowl.
Required Tools
Baking sheet, mixing bowls, large pot, potato masher or ricer, brush for glazing, knife and cutting board.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (milk and butter), mustard. BBQ sauce might contain gluten or soy—use alternatives if needed. Always check ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories: 520, Total Fat: 25 g, Carbohydrates: 44 g, Protein: 31 g.
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Save Serve with steamed green beans or coleslaw for the ultimate comfort meal. Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day.
