Roasted jerk chicken thighs with charred edges and caramelized pineapple chunks drizzled with hot sauce on a platter.

Caribbean Jerk Chicken Thighs with Pineapple

Tender chicken thighs and sweet pineapple roasted in a spiced jerk glaze and drizzled with fiery hot sauce for a quick Caribbean sheet-pan dinner.

Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Total35 min
Serves4
Gluten-freeDairy-freeHigh-proteinPaleo
9292/100 · ExcellentBuilt on boneless chicken thighs, canned pineapple chunks and avocado oil. Nothing in it is flagged.

Warm aromatic spices and sweet roasted fruit bring vibrant island flavor straight to your weeknight table. Tender chicken thighs absorb garlic, thyme, and warm spices before roasting alongside juicy pineapple chunks on a single sheet pan. A finishing drizzle of hot sauce balances every sweet, savory, and caramelized bite.

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

  2. 2

    In a wide mixing bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, dried thyme, garlic powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the hot sauce.

  3. 3

    Add the cut boneless chicken thighs and drained pineapple chunks to the bowl, tossing thoroughly for 1 minute until every piece is richly coated in the spice blend.

  4. 4

    Spread the chicken thighs and pineapple chunks across the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring the pieces do not touch so they caramelize instead of steam.

  5. 5

    Roast in the center of the oven at 425°F for 20 minutes, until the chicken thighs are cooked through and the pineapple chunks show golden browning on the edges.

  6. 6

    Turn the oven to high broil for 4 minutes, watching attentively until the chicken develops charred jerk-style edges and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest piece registers 165°F (74°C).

  7. 7

    Remove the sheet pan from the oven, let it rest for 1 minute, then transfer the roasted chicken and pineapple to a serving platter and drizzle evenly with the remaining 1 tablespoon of hot sauce.

Tip

Store any leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat in a hot skillet for 3 minutes to revive the crisp, charred edges.

An original Clearshelf recipe, built from products on Clearshelf. Photo is illustrative.