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🥗 Honey-Paprika Chicken Thighs with Potato and Cucumber Salad

663 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 chicken drumsticks
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp paprika powder
• salt
• pepper (from the mill)
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• 600 g sweet potatoes
• salt
• 1 red onion
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 150 ml hot vegetable broth
• 4 tbsp grain alcohol vinegar
• pepper (from the mill)
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 cucumber
• chive rolls (for garnishing)

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius using the top and bottom heat setting.
2. 2. Wash the chicken thighs thoroughly and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
3. 3. Whisk honey, vinegar, paprika powder, salt, and pepper with the oil in a small bowl.
4. 4. Coat the chicken thighs all over with the marinade.
5. 5. Place the thighs on a baking rack. Position a drip pan underneath to catch any falling fat.
6. 6. Roast the chicken thighs in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown.
7. 7. Brush the thighs with the remaining oil occasionally during the roasting time.
8. 8. Wash the potatoes thoroughly.
9. 9. Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 30 minutes until tender.
10. 10. Drain the potatoes and let them cool down slightly.
11. 11. Peel the still warm potatoes and slice them.
12. 12. Place the potato slices into a large bowl.
13. 13. Peel the onion and dice it finely.
14. 14. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan.
15. 15. Sauté the onion cubes in the hot oil until translucent.
16. 16. Add the onions to the potatoes in the bowl.
17. 17. Pour the broth over the potato and onion mixture.
18. 18. Add the vinegar.
19. 19. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and sugar.
20. 20. Wash the cucumber and remove the hard stem end.
21. 21. Slice the cucumber thinly using a peeler or mandoline.
22. 22. Gently fold the cucumber slices into the potato salad.
23. 23. Let the salad rest for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
24. 24. Stir the remaining oil into the salad.
25. 25. Finally, adjust the seasoning of the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
26. 26. Serve the marinated chicken thighs on top of the potato and cucumber salad.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 663
• Protein: 31 g · Fett/Fat: 41 g · Carbs: 43 g