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Slow-Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

Prep Time15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cilantro lime chicken

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts (800 g)
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (2 limes)
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (use more if you want it spicy)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro (15 g)

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow-cooker.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add the chicken stock, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro and seasoning. Stir and pour over chicken.
  • Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours.
  • Once chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow-cooker and shred the chicken.
  • Place the shredded chicken back into the slow-cooker for 15-30 minutes.
  • Serve.