Sheet Pan Citrus-Glazed Caribbean Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

Juicy chicken thighs roasted with a tangy citrus glaze and aromatic Caribbean spices for a vibrant, colorful meal. This Caribbean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, orange juice, lime juice 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.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium red onion, thickly sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until sugar dissolves and mixture is fragrant.
2. Step 2: Place 6 bone-in chicken thighs on a large rimmed sheet pan and arrange 1 sliced medium red bell pepper and 1 thickly sliced medium red onion around the chicken. Pour the citrus spice glaze evenly over the chicken and vegetables, turning the chicken once to coat.
3. Step 3: Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes, basting with the pan juices halfway through, until chicken skin is crisp and juices run clear when pierced (internal temperature 165°F), and vegetables are tender and caramelized.