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Crock Pot Garlic Lime Chicken - Chicken breasts simmered in an amazing garlic and lime mixture, and cooked to a tender perfection!

Crock Pot Garlic Lime Chicken

Katerina | Diethood
Crock Pot Garlic Lime Chicken - Chicken breasts simmered in an amazing garlic and lime mixture, and cooked to a tender perfection!
Servings : 6 Servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
  • 4 large carrots , cut into a few big pieces (optional)
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 to 3 whole limes)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or liquid aminos
  • 1 tablespoon light worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • toasted sesame seeds , for garnish (optional)
  • fresh cilantro , for garnish (optional)
  • 4 cups steamed broccoli florets (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and arrange on the bottom of your slow cooker insert.
  • Arrange carrots over the chicken. Set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl combine lime juice, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic; whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour over chicken and veggies; close with a lid.
  • Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 6 to 7 hours.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons liquid from the slow cooker into a bowl and whisk cornstarch into the liquid until well combined.
  • Stir the cornstarch mixture back into the slow cooker.
  • Continue to cook on high until the sauce thickens, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Garnish chicken with toasted sesame seeds and cilantro.
  • Serve over rice with a side of steamed broccoli.

Nutrition

Calories: 210 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 27 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 72 mg | Sodium: 838 mg | Potassium: 778 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 7205 IU | Vitamin C: 62.6 mg | Calcium: 54 mg | Iron: 1.1 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: crock pot chicken, garlic chicken recipe, slow cooker chicken, slow cooker chicken breasts, slow cooker chicken recipe