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Honey Balsamic Chicken Thighs with Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Carrots

Honey Balsamic Chicken Thighs with Creamy Goat Cheese Mash

Enjoy Honey Balsamic Chicken Thighs with Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Carrots, a comforting and elegant dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-in Chicken Thighs skin-on
  • 1/4 cup Honey for glaze and marinade
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar for glaze and marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for marinade
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin optional
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or Rosemary
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons Butter for the mash
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk for creaminess
For the Roasted Carrots
  • 1 pound Carrots cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Butter

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Large pot
  • Sheet Pan
  • small saucepan
  • Potato masher

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, orange zest, dried thyme, and grated garlic until smooth. Coat the chicken thighs generously with this marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. While the chicken is marinating, peel and score the Yukon Gold potatoes. Place them in a large pot, cover with salted water, and boil for 20-30 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Clean and cut the carrots into even pieces. Toss them with olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, and orange zest in a bowl.
  4. On a large sheet pan, arrange the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up. Scatter the carrots around the chicken and bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
  5. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine whole milk and butter with minced garlic and dried thyme. Heat until the butter melts. Strain and keep the liquid.
  6. Return the drained potatoes to the pot on low heat. Mash while hot, adding the infused butter and milk mixture until smooth. Fold in crumbled goat cheese, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
  7. In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, honey, orange juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer until thickened, then stir in a pat of butter.
  8. To serve, plate the mashed potatoes, top with a chicken thigh, drizzle the glaze, and scatter the roasted carrots.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store mashed potatoes separately for texture. Chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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