Description
Zesty Honey Lime Chicken Crockpot is an easy healthy summer recipe made with tender chicken, fresh lime juice, and sweet honey. A bright, flavorful slow cooker dish perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, whisk lime juice, honey, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour mixture over chicken and coat evenly.
4. Optional: Sear chicken in a skillet for 2 minutes per side before adding.
5. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 1.5-2 hours.
6. Remove lid and cook on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken sauce.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Adjust honey or lime for desired sweetness or tang.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reserve sauce for serving over rice or bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg