lime & lemon chili chicken for the crock pot

Name: Lime & Lemon Chili Chicken for the Crock Pot
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3-4 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 1-2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin; 3-4 pound(s) chicken thighs, skinless and boneless (chicken breasts don't work well); 1 large onion, cut in wedges; 1/4 cup(s) fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup(s) fresh lemon juice; 4 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 can(s) diced green chiles (4 oz); - lime zest from 1/2 of a lime

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Heather Haddo

Burlington, KY

Updated on May 17, 2017

This is a staple for my low carb tendencies! However, I love this dumped all over my Cilantro Lime Rice. So flavorful and easy. The aroma while cooking definitely causes some salivating.

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The flavors in this easy Crock Pot meal are out of this world. There is a hint of heat from the chili powder, but you really taste the lovely citrus flavor from the lemon and lime. The chicken becomes so tender and juicy. It's guilt free and easy to make... the perfect combination!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 5 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

3-4 tablespoons chili powder
1-2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
3-4 pounds chicken thighs, skinless and boneless (chicken breasts don't work well)
1 large onion, cut in wedges
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced green chiles (4 oz)
- lime zest from 1/2 of a lime

How To Make lime & lemon chili chicken for the crock pot

Step 1

Rub the chicken down with the salt and spices and arrange in the Crock Pot.

Step 2

Add the garlic, onion, lime zest, and chilies.
Step 3

Pour juice over all the chicken.
Step 4

Cook on low for 5 hours in your Crock Pot.
Step 5

Top it off with fresh green onion or cilantro. I like to have a spread of sides from tortillas, cilantro-lime rice, sour cream, sauteed zucchini, tomatoes & jalapenos... the flavor possibilities are endless!
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