Description

Bring a taste of the tropics to your dinner table with this easy Crockpot Coconut Lime Chicken. With tender chicken slow-cooked in a creamy coconut-lime sauce, it’s a fuss-free meal that’s full of vibrant flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
Juice and zest of 2 limes
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh or ground ginger
1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro for garnish
Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving

Instructions

Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts, then season with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, mix the coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and honey until well combined.
Place the chicken into the crockpot and pour the sauce mixture over it.
Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
Shred the chicken directly in the sauce to soak up the flavors.
Serve over rice or quinoa and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the coconut-lime sauce overnight. You can also add veggies like bell peppers or carrots for a colorful twist. Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños for a spicy kick.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Tropical Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup chicken with sauce
Calories: 390
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 570mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: crockpot, coconut lime chicken, slow cooker dinner, tropical chicken recipe