Description
Tender, zesty chicken cooked low and slow with lime, cilantro, and aromatic spices. Perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless
- skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds total)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- plus extra for garnish
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup low‑sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional
- for a hint of sweetness)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, chicken broth, and honey if using.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot and pour the lime‑cilantro mixture over them, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or on HIGH for 2 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is easily shredded with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it directly in the crockpot using two forks, allowing it to soak up the remaining sauce for an extra minute.
- Serve the shredded chicken over rice, quinoa, or a fresh green salad, and garnish with additional cilantro leaves and lime wedges for extra brightness.
Notes
- Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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