Description
Crockpot Chipotle Honey Lime Chicken is a delightful blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors that will elevate any meal. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken marinated in a zesty mixture of chipotle peppers, honey, and lime juice, creating a mouthwatering experience that your family and friends will crave. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is versatile enough to serve in tacos, salads, or on its own. Watch as the aroma fills your kitchen and compliments roll in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
- 1/4 cup honey (preferably raw)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together minced chipotle peppers, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and pour the marinade over them.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and stir with the juices.
- Serve warm garnished with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg