Description
Crockpot Chipotle Honey Lime Chicken is a flavorful, hassle-free dish that combines sweet honey, smoky chipotle, and zesty lime for a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this chicken is versatile enough to be served in tacos, burritos, or over rice. With minimal prep time and the magic of slow cooking, you’ll have a delicious meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (chopped)
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Ensure chicken is thawed.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix chopped chipotle pepper, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, and chicken broth until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken ensuring it’s fully covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks inside the pot and stir to coat in sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg