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Crockpot Coconut Lime Chicken

A flavorful and easy meal with tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and zesty lime, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
  • 2 pieces limes (juiced)
  • 1 piece lime (zested)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method

Preparation

  • In a crockpot, combine the chicken breasts, coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook on low for 360 minutes or high for 240 minutes until chicken is tender.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
  • While the chicken is cooking, prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions.
  • Serve the coconut lime chicken over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

Notes

Make sure to season well with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors. For a creamier sauce, you can stir in a bit of sour cream or Greek yogurt before serving. If you like more spice, add some red pepper flakes or a chopped chili pepper. Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or frozen for longer storage.
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