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Tender Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe for Easy Tacos

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A simple, flavorful slow cooker chicken recipe infused with fresh cilantro and lime, perfect for easy taco nights. The chicken comes out tender, juicy, and bursting with citrus and herb freshness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, loosely packed
  • Juice of 2 medium limes
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional toppings: diced avocado, shredded cheese, chopped onions, sour cream, salsa

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the chicken and pat dry with paper towels (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine ground cumin, chili powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper; whisk together.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken pieces, then sprinkle the spice blend evenly and toss gently to coat.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth and add minced garlic on top.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Check liquid halfway and add more broth if needed.
  6. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker.
  7. Stir in lime juice, lime zest, and chopped fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve the shredded cilantro lime chicken in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier meat; add lime zest at the end for fresh aroma; avoid overcooking to prevent dryness; if garlic is forgotten, add garlic powder before serving; fresh parsley can substitute cilantro but with milder flavor; for spicier version add cayenne pepper or jalapeño; pressure cooker option cooks in 15 minutes.

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