Slow Cooker Honey Lime Chicken
Slow Cooker Honey Lime Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that features tender, shredded chicken bathed in a delightful honey-lime sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy recipe allows you to set it and forget it while the slow cooker does all the work. In just a few hours, you’ll have juicy chicken ready to be served in tacos, rice bowls, or salads, making it a versatile addition to any meal plan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, garlic, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks; return it to the slow cooker with remaining sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Add bell peppers or onions into the slow cooker for added texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.