Sheet Pan Citrus Chicken with Plantains

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with bright lime and orange, caramelized plantains, and aromatic herbs for a vibrant weeknight meal. This Puerto Rican-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Lime, Orange for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, bone-in skin-on Chicken thighs
1, zested and juiced Lime
1, juiced Orange
2 medium, sliced 1/2-inch thick Plantains
3 tbsp Olive oil
3, minced Garlic cloves
1 tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp Smoked paprika
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Whisk lime zest, lime juice, orange juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and remaining salt and pepper in a bowl until combined.
Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side up on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Brush half the citrus mixture over chicken, then arrange plantain slices around the chicken.
Step 4: Brush plantains with remaining citrus mixture and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt. Roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and plantains are golden and tender, turning once halfway.
Step 5: Rest chicken for 5 minutes before serving with extra citrus glaze drizzled over top.