Piano Bar Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

Juicy chicken thighs glazed in a honey-soy sauce paired with creamy mashed potatoes infused with roasted garlic. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 530 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 (about 3 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
• 1 tsp, divided black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3 large (about 2 lbs), peeled and quartered russet potatoes
• 1 whole garlic bulb
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the top off 1 whole garlic bulb, drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast in the oven for 35 minutes until soft.
2. Step 2: In a large pot, add 3 peeled and quartered russet potatoes and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until skin is golden and crisp. Flip and cook 3 more minutes.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Pour the glaze over the chicken.
6. Step 6: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast chicken for 15-18 minutes until cooked through and glaze is caramelized.
7. Step 7: Drain the cooked potatoes and mash with 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup whole milk, and the softened roasted garlic cloves squeezed from the bulb. Mash until creamy and smooth.
8. Step 8: Serve the honey-glazed chicken thighs over the roasted garlic mashed potatoes, garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.