Description
This Crockpot Chili Lime Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish to prepare. Tender chicken with a zesty lime marinade cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, ideal for a hassle-free meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
Spice Blend:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Mix the Marinade: In a small bowl, combine lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, honey, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in the crockpot, pour the marinade over it, coat evenly. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2.5-3 hours.
- Shred and Serve: Remove chicken, shred with forks, return to crockpot, mix well. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- Perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, salads, or wraps.
- For extra flavor, sear the chicken before placing it in the crockpot.
- Add black beans or corn in the last hour for a heartier variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
