Save Succulent oven-baked chicken thighs glazed in a sticky honey BBQ sauce served with creamy garlic mashed potatoes create a comforting and flavorful main dish.< This meal is ideal for a delicious dinner that everyone will love with just a little prep time.
I first made these honey BBQ chicken thighs for my family when we needed a cozy dinner on a busy weeknight. The aroma of roasted chicken and garlic mashed potatoes brought everyone to the table quickly.< This recipe always gets requests for seconds!
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 dairy-free alternative)
- Unsalted butter: 1/4 cup (or olive oil for dairy-free)
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Fresh chives: 2 tbsp chopped (optional)
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Instructions
- Prepare oven & chicken:
- Preheat oven to 400°F 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Pat chicken thighs dry. Mix olive oil smoked paprika garlic powder onion powder salt and black pepper. Rub over chicken.
- Bake chicken:
- Arrange chicken skin side up on baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes.
- Make the honey BBQ sauce:
- In a bowl whisk BBQ sauce honey apple cider vinegar Dijon mustard.
- Glaze and finish chicken:
- Brush chicken with sauce. Bake 15 minutes more until cooked through and caramelized.
- Prepare mashed potatoes:
- Place potatoes and garlic in pot. Cover with salted cold water. Bring to boil and cook until fork-tender 15-18 minutes.
- Mash potatoes:
- Drain potatoes and garlic. Return to pot. Add warm milk butter salt black pepper. Mash until creamy. Stir in chives if using.
- Serve:
- Serve honey BBQ chicken thighs hot with mashed potatoes.
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Save We love sharing this meal at weekend family gatherings. My kids often help mash potatoes and everyone enjoys the sticky flavorful chicken thighs together.< Simple sides like green beans or coleslaw make it a true comfort feast.
Required Tools
Baking sheet mixing bowls large pot potato masher or ricer brush knife cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains dairy milk butter and mustard.< BBQ sauce may have gluten or soy—use allergen-safe versions.< Always check labels before serving.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 520 Total Fat 25g Carbohydrates 44g Protein 31g
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Save This hearty meal makes weeknight dinners special. Enjoy the sticky sweet chicken and buttery mashed potatoes with loved ones!
Recipe Guide
- → What type of chicken works best?
Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are preferred for juiciness and flavor, but boneless or drumsticks can be used with adjusted cooking time.
- → Can I make the BBQ sauce spicier?
Yes, add cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce to the honey BBQ mixture for an extra kick.
- → How can I make the mashed potatoes dairy-free?
Substitute milk with a plant-based alternative and replace butter with olive oil to keep the potatoes creamy without dairy.
- → Is it necessary to remove the skin from the chicken thighs?
Keeping the skin on helps retain moisture and crisps up nicely during baking, enhancing flavor and texture.
- → Can this dish be prepared ahead of time?
You can prepare the sauce and mashed potatoes in advance, but it’s best to bake the chicken just before serving for optimal freshness.
