This slow cooker honey lime chicken is one of those meals that feels fresh and flavorful while still being incredibly easy to make. The chicken cooks until it’s tender and juicy, soaking up a sweet and tangy honey lime sauce that’s bright, citrusy, and perfect for busy weeknights.
I love how versatile this recipe is because there are so many ways to serve it. Spoon it over rice, tuck it into tacos, or use it for meal prep throughout the week. The glossy honey lime sauce adds so much flavor to every bite, making this a dinner that’s simple enough for everyday meals but delicious enough to look forward to.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
How to Make Slow Cooker Honey Lime Chicken
1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
3. In a bowl add honey, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, garlic, and chili powder. Stir to combine. Pour mixture over the chicken.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
5. Sprinkle with more zest and cilantro if desired.
Slow Cooker Honey Lime Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro optional
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl add honey, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, garlic, and chili powder. Stir to combine.
- Pour mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Sprinkle with more zest and cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Fresh lime juice adds the best flavor and gives the sauce its bright, citrusy taste.
- For a sweeter sauce, add an extra drizzle of honey to taste.
- Let the sauce simmer until fully thickened so it coats the chicken nicely.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooled leftovers for up to 2 months.
- Reheat gently with a splash of water or chicken broth to loosen the sauce if needed.
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