Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1/3 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (for mashed potatoes)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together bourbon, honey, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place them in a baking dish.
4. Pour half of the bourbon glaze over the chicken, reserving the rest.
5. Bake chicken for 25 minutes, basting once halfway through with the reserved glaze.
6. Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
7. In a small saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
8. Drain potatoes and mash with the garlic butter and warm milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Once chicken is cooked through, broil for 3-5 minutes to crisp the skin.
10. Serve chicken thighs over garlic mashed potatoes, drizzling with any remaining glaze from the baking dish.