Crock Pot Garlic Lime Chicken
Crock Pot Garlic Lime Chicken - Chicken breasts simmered in an amazing garlic and lime mixture, and cooked to a tender perfection!
Servings: 6 Servings
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: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 778mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7205IU | Vitamin C: 62.6mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1.1mg
