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Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs Recipe
The crock pot makes Chili Lime Chicken Thighs tender and amazing. Slow Cooker Chili Lime Chicken Thighs Recipe is packed with lime flavor and easy to make.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 396 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs (bone in with the skin on)
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together the lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs into the slow cooker and brush the mixture on top of the chicken in the crock pot.
- Top with the chopped cilantro. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Then place the chicken on a foil lined baking sheet and broil for 4-7 minutes until the skin on the chicken is browned slightly.
- Then the chicken is ready to enjoy!
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Notes
- *Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
396kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
166mg
(55%)
Sodium
431mg
(18%)
Potassium
409mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
369IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 396kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 431mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 369IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.