Slow Cooker Chile-Lime Chicken
Description
Chipotle chiles join lime juice and chili powder to bring tons of flavor to chicken breasts simmered in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
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1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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1 cup lime juice
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons dried cilantro
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2 tablespoons onion powder
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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3 teaspoons chili powder
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2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste
Directions
1
Combine chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, cilantro, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne, and salt in a blender or food processor and puree, making sure chipotle chiles are chopped very fine.
2
Place a layer of chicken in a slow cooker and cover with about 1/2 of the liquid mixture. Lay on remaining chicken and pour remaining liquid over top.
3
Cover and cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 6 hours, or on High, about 3 hours. Turn off the heat and let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.