Description
Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs are a mouthwatering dish that combines the smoky heat of chipotle sauce with the sweet richness of honey, roasted to perfection for a hassle-free meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Smoked gouda cheese (for serving)
- Potatoes (for mashed potatoes)
- Butter (for mashed potatoes)
- Milk (for mashed potatoes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the chipotle sauce, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade, ensuring each piece is well covered.
- Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, boil peeled potatoes in salted water until tender, then mash with butter, milk, and smoked gouda.
- Serve the baked chicken thighs alongside a generous portion of smoked gouda mashed potatoes.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade. Marinating overnight enhances the flavors significantly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg