# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ 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 (choose gluten-free if required)
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 non-dairy milk if preferred)
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)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry using paper towels. In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly blended. Rub seasoning mixture thoroughly over all chicken thighs.
03 - Place seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake for 25 minutes.
04 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
05 - After 25 minutes, remove chicken from oven and brush each thigh generously with the honey BBQ glaze. Return chicken to oven and bake an additional 15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and glaze is caramelized.
06 - While chicken bakes, place peeled potato chunks and garlic cloves in a large pot. Fill with cold, salted water to cover. Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-18 minutes.
07 - Drain potatoes and garlic thoroughly. Return to pot. Add warmed milk, butter, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Fold in chopped chives if desired.
08 - Arrange hot honey BBQ chicken thighs on plates. Serve with a generous portion of creamy garlic mashed potatoes.
