# Components:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Honey BBQ Sauce
08 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (ensure gluten-free if needed)
09 - 3 tablespoons honey
10 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
→ For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes
12 - 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
13 - 4 cloves garlic, peeled
14 - 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed (or use dairy-free alternative)
15 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter (or substitute olive oil for dairy-free)
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
18 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat chicken thighs evenly with the mixture.
03 - Arrange chicken thighs skin side up on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
04 - While the chicken is baking, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a mixing bowl.
05 - After 25 minutes of baking, brush chicken thighs generously with the prepared honey BBQ sauce. Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the glaze is caramelized.
06 - During the final chicken bake, place potato chunks and garlic cloves in a large pot. Add cold, salted water to cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 15 to 18 minutes.
07 - Drain potatoes and garlic well, then return them to the pot. Add warmed milk, butter, salt, and black pepper. Mash using a potato masher or ricer until smooth and creamy. Fold in chopped chives if desired.
08 - Plate the honey BBQ chicken thighs hot alongside creamy garlic mashed potatoes and serve immediately.
