Description
Coconut Lime Chicken in a crockpot is your ticket to a tropical culinary escape! This dish features tender chicken simmered in a creamy coconut sauce with zesty lime, creating a delightful flavor fusion that’s perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends. Simply set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to work its magic while you enjoy the enticing aromas wafting through your home. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or as part of a vibrant salad for an unforgettable meal that transports you straight to paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, minced garlic, and honey until smooth.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and pour the coconut-lime sauce over them.
- Add chicken broth around the edges and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks in the crockpot and serve over rice or in tacos garnished with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg