Crockpot Coconut Lime Chicken Recipe
This Crockpot Coconut Lime Chicken offers a tender and flavorful dish, combining creamy coconut milk with zesty lime and aromatic spices. Perfect for an easy and comforting meal, it slow cooks to juicy perfection, making it ideal for busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours on LOW or 2.5-3 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion (Tropical/Cajun-inspired)
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Marinade
- 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk (full fat or light)
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Finishing Touches
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs evenly in the crockpot’s base.
- Make the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lime zest and juice, minced garlic, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the marinade mixture evenly over the chicken in the crockpot. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW setting for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH setting for 2.5 to 3 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and infused with flavors.
- Finish with Cilantro: Once cooked, stir in the chopped fresh cilantro to infuse a bright, fresh taste just before serving.
- Serve: Serve the coconut lime chicken over steamed rice and garnish with extra cilantro for added color and flavor.
Notes
- You can use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference; thighs tend to stay more moist.
- For a lighter dish, opt for light coconut milk instead of full fat.
- Adjust honey quantity to taste if you prefer it sweeter or less sweet.
- Serve with jasmine or basmati rice to complement the flavors.
- Fresh cilantro adds freshness; if unavailable, parsley can be used as an alternative garnish.
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