Sheet Pan Chicken Adobo with Sautéed Plantains

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Tender chicken thighs roasted with a savory adobo marinade and caramelized plantains for a sweet-savory harmony that captures Puerto Rican comfort cooking. This Puerto Rican-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, adobo seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp adobo seasoning with 1 tbsp olive oil. Toss chicken thighs in the mixture until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin-side up on a large sheet pan. Add 3 medium sliced plantains (1/2-inch thick) and 1 medium thinly sliced onion to the pan. Sprinkle with 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp lime juice.
  3. Step 3: Roast for 35-40 minutes, flipping plantains halfway through, until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and plantains are golden-brown.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Serve with remaining pan juices.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Chicken Adobo with Sautéed Plantains take to make?

Total time is about 60 minutes (20 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sheet Pan Chicken Adobo with Sautéed Plantains?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Chicken Adobo with Sautéed Plantains?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sheet Pan Chicken Adobo with Sautéed Plantains for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sheet Pan Chicken Adobo with Sautéed Plantains?

Puerto Rican sheet pan like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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