# What You'll Need:
→ 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
→ Honey BBQ Sauce
08 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (gluten-free if necessary)
09 - 3 tablespoons honey
10 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
→ Garlic Mashed Potatoes
12 - 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
13 - 4 cloves garlic, peeled
14 - 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed (or dairy-free alternative)
15 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
18 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Dry chicken thighs with paper towels. Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Rub seasoning evenly over chicken thighs.
03 - Place chicken thighs skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes.
04 - Whisk BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard together in a bowl until combined.
05 - Brush the chicken thighs with honey BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and bake an additional 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and sauce is caramelized.
06 - Place potatoes and garlic cloves in a large pot. Cover with cold salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 to 18 minutes.
07 - Drain potatoes and garlic well. Return to pot, add warm milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash until creamy. Stir in chives if desired.
08 - Plate the honey BBQ chicken thighs hot alongside the creamy garlic mashed potatoes.
