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.
I enjoy making this dish for family dinners because it combines sweet and savory with comforting sides that everyone loves
Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs: 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 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
- Potatoes: 2 lbs (900g) Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- Garlic Cloves: 4 peeled
- Whole Milk: 1/2 cup warmed or dairy-free alternative
- Unsalted Butter: 1/4 cup or substitute with olive oil
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Black Pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Fresh Chives: 2 tbsp chopped optional
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Step 2:
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix olive oil smoked paprika garlic powder onion powder salt and black pepper. Rub the mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Step 3:
- Arrange chicken thighs skin side up on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Step 4:
- Meanwhile in a bowl whisk together BBQ sauce honey apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard.
- Step 5:
- After 25 minutes brush chicken thighs generously with the honey BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C) and the sauce is caramelized.
- Step 6:
- While the chicken is baking place potatoes and garlic cloves in a large pot. Cover with cold salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender about 15-18 minutes.
- Step 7:
- Drain potatoes and garlic well. Return to the pot. Add warm milk butter salt and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped chives if using.
- Step 8:
- Serve the honey BBQ chicken thighs hot alongside creamy garlic mashed potatoes.
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Substitutions
Chicken thighs can be substituted with drumsticks or boneless chicken adjusting cooking time accordingly
Serving Suggestions
Add a side of steamed green beans or coleslaw for a complete meal
Storage
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently
Save Enjoy this delicious honey BBQ chicken with creamy garlic mashed potatoes perfect for any day of the week
Recipe FAQ Section
- → What type of chicken is best for this dish?
Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs provide juiciness and flavorful skin that crisps up nicely when baked.
- → How do I make the honey BBQ sauce sticky?
The sauce combines honey and BBQ sauce, then caramelizes during the final minutes of baking, creating a glossy, sticky glaze.
- → Can I substitute Yukon Gold potatoes?
Yes, other waxy potatoes like red potatoes can be used, but Yukon Golds offer a creamy texture ideal for mashing.
- → How can I make the mashed potatoes dairy-free?
Substitute butter with olive oil and use a dairy-free milk alternative to keep the mash creamy.
- → Is it possible to grill the chicken instead of baking?
Absolutely, grilling after glazing adds a smoky flavor and crispness to the honey BBQ chicken thighs.