Crockpot Coconut Lime Chicken – 5 Amazing Easy Dinner Ideas
Tender slow cooker chicken cooked in a creamy coconut lime sauce with garlic and ginger.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Instructions
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Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
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In a bowl mix coconut milk, chicken broth, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
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Pour the mixture over the chicken.
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Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
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Shred the chicken or leave whole pieces.
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Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry.
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Stir the slurry into the slow cooker and cook uncovered until the sauce thickens.
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Serve over rice and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
Vegetables such as bell peppers or snap peas can be added during the final 30 minutes of cooking.