Easy Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1/3 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and smoked paprika.
3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
4. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until crispy and golden. Flip and cook another 3 minutes.
5. Pour bourbon glaze over the chicken and transfer the skillet to the oven.
6. Roast for 15-20 minutes, basting the chicken with glaze halfway through, until cooked through.
7. Meanwhile, place potatoes and peeled garlic cloves in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
8. Drain potatoes and garlic, then mash with butter and warm milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Serve chicken thighs on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes, spooning additional bourbon glaze from the skillet over the top.