Honey Glazed BBQ Chicken with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Tips for Experienced Cooks
For experienced chefs, focus on multi-tasking efficiently. While the chicken is baking, time your mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts to ensure they're ready just as the chicken finishes. If you want to elevate the dish further, consider making your own barbecue sauce from scratch or adding a splash of bourbon to the glaze for an extra depth of flavor. Also, lightly browning the butter for the mashed potatoes can add a rich, nutty taste.
Step 1: Prepare the chicken
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with the dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- 8 chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Step 2: Make the honey BBQ glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, barbecue sauce, and 2 tablespoons of water.
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
Step 3: Bake the chicken
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the seasoned chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Bake for 25 minutes, then brush the honey BBQ glaze over the chicken. Continue baking for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized.
Step 4: Prepare the mashed potatoes
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the peeled and quartered potatoes. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the heavy cream and butter, then mash until smooth and creamy.
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Step 5: Roast the brussels sprouts
Toss the trimmed and halved brussels sprouts with the olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast at 400°F for 18-22 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Step 6: Sauté the onions and garlic
In a skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Meat, Eggs, & Dairy
- 8 pieces chicken thigh
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Fresh Produce & Herbs
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potato
- 1 pound brussels sprout
- 1 piece onion
Seasonings & Spices
- 3 pieces garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pantry Items
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil