Easy Summer Meals Ideas: Simple Crockpot Coconut Lime Chicken
This easy and delicious crockpot recipe combines the tropical flavors of coconut and lime to create the perfect summer meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the coconut mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- Once done, shred the chicken and stir in the chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or on tortillas for a delicious meal.
- This dish can be topped with additional cilantro or lime wedges for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Easy Summer Meals Ideas, Crockpot Coconut Lime Chicken