Description
Crockpot Chipotle Honey Lime Chicken is a succulent dish that marries sweet honey and smoky chipotle flavors, creating a culinary experience that delights every palate. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is as versatile as it is flavorful. Serve it in tacos, over rice, or alongside fresh salads for a satisfying meal that everyone will crave. With minimal prep and maximum taste, you’ll find yourself returning to this recipe time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped)
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts under cold water, pat dry, and trim excess fat.
- In a bowl, whisk together chopped chipotle peppers, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Place chicken in the crockpot and pour marinade over it. Ensure each piece is coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot with two forks to soak up extra sauce.
- Serve immediately in tacos, over rice or quinoa, or with roasted veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg