Description
Enjoy a delicious meal featuring tender Honey BBQ Chicken thighs baked to perfection, paired with creamy Garlic Parmesan mashed Yukon Gold potatoes. This comforting dish balances sweet and smoky flavors with rich, cheesy potatoes, perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds Chicken Thighs (Can substitute with chicken breasts for a leaner option.)
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce (Choose your favorite brand or a homemade variety.)
- 1/4 cup Honey (Enhances sweetness and caramelization.)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Feel free to use vegetable oil as a substitute.)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Fresh garlic can be used if preferred.)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (Regular paprika works but lacks smokiness.)
- Salt & Pepper to taste (Adjust quantities to suit your palate.)
Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes (Russet or red potatoes make great alternatives.)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (Half-and-half is a lighter alternative.)
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (Try nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.)
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (Can be omitted for a lighter version.)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley (Optional garnish for brightness.)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the chicken.
- Prepare Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until fully combined to create a flavorful marinade.
- Coat Chicken: Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade mixture ensuring each piece is well covered. Place the coated chicken in a baking dish for cooking.
- Bake Chicken: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), ensuring it’s fully cooked and juicy.
- Prepare Potatoes: While the chicken bakes, peel and cut the Yukon Gold potatoes into chunks, then boil them in salted water for 15-20 minutes until they are fork-tender.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash them with heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, unsalted butter, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth.
- Rest Chicken: Let the baked chicken rest for a few minutes after taking it out of the oven to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve & Garnish: Plate the Honey BBQ Chicken alongside the creamy garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
Notes
- For a leaner option, use chicken breasts instead of thighs.
- You can substitute Yukon Gold potatoes with Russet or red potatoes if preferred.
- Fresh garlic can be used instead of garlic powder for a more intense flavor.
- Half-and-half can be used instead of heavy cream for a lighter mashed potato.
- Nutritional yeast can replace Parmesan cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Butter may be omitted to reduce fat content without significantly affecting texture.
- Check chicken internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Honey BBQ Chicken, Garlic Parmesan Potatoes, Baked Chicken Thighs, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Comfort Food
