Crockpot Coconut Lime Chicken
A delightful combination of tropical flavors, this Crockpot Coconut Lime Chicken transforms humble chicken into a succulent main course with rich coconut and zesty lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 190 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-free, Dairy-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk (full fat or light)
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the crockpot.
- Whisk together coconut milk, lime zest and juice, garlic, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 300-360 minutes or HIGH for 150-180 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro before serving. Serve over rice and garnish with extra cilantro.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in the coconut milk mixture for a few hours or overnight. Add sliced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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