Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Crockpot Chipotle Honey Lime Chicken, where tender chicken meets a delightful blend of smoky chipotle, sweet honey, and zesty lime. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Enjoy it in tacos, burrito bowls, or over rice for a satisfying meal that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Trim excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine chopped chipotle peppers, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
- Place chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce over it, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks in the crockpot and mix with the sauce.
- Serve over rice or in tacos with your favorite garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg