Coconut Lime Chicken – A Tropical Crockpot Delight!
Coconut Lime Chicken is a flavorful and tropical dish made in a crockpot, combining the sweetness of coconut with the tanginess of lime for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together coconut milk, lime juice, honey, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and stir in fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or quinoa to soak up the sauce.
- Adjust lime juice according to your taste preference.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg