Citrus-Glazed Caribbean Jerk Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Tender chicken thighs marinated in vibrant Caribbean jerk spices and finished with a tangy citrus glaze for a balance of heat and sweetness. This Caribbean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, green onions, chopped, fresh thyme leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 2 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded
• 1 tbsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a blender, combine 4 chopped green onions, 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 3 garlic cloves, 1 seeded scotch bonnet pepper, 1 tbsp ground allspice, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Blend until smooth to create the jerk marinade.
2. Step 2: Place 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs in a large resealable bag or bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the marinated chicken thighs skin side up on the rack.
4. Step 4: Roast the chicken for 35-40 minutes until the skin is caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F. For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2-3 minutes watching carefully.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving with the pan juices spooned over.