Crock pot Honey Lime Chicken Tacos

 Recipe From: Laura

The perfect way to kick off your next Taco Tuesday.  A mouthwatering explosion of tangy lime, sweet honey, and a lil’ kick of spice - it all blends beautifully for bold flavor & juicy perfection that makes for one irresistible meal! The best part? It’s the easiest toss-n-go crockpot meal — just add your favorite sides and boom! Dinners complete & a meal everyone will love.  

 Feeling creative?  The options are so versatile: A Classic Taco, Tostadas, Nachos, Chimichangas, Chicken Taco Salad, Flatbread topped with honey lime goodness, Burrito style – just add rice & beans.  Or Logans preference – a grilled golden cheesy chicken quesadilla.  For a lighter fare, fill a ‘living butter lettuce’ piece or romaine strip with chicken filling.

 Crockpot Honey Lime Chicken is all about flavor, fun, and fiesta vibes.  This recipe is guaranteed to land a permanent spot in your dinner rotation.  

CROCKPOT HONEY LIME CHICKEN TACOS

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup mild salsa verde or use medium for a kick *see below

1/3-1/2 cup honey (I found 1/2 c. was too sweet)

1/2 cup lime juice

1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

cayenne pepper or hot sauce to taste

TACOS:

1 pkg tortillas or use meat for other meal ideas

Mexican Blend Cheese

lettuce

tomatoes

cilantro

avocados

sour cream

onions

Instructions:

Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and place in the bottom of your slow cooker. Add all of the remaining Slow Cooker ingredients except for the hot sauce. Cook on low for 3-4 hrs or until chicken is tender enough to shred.

Remove chicken to a cutting board, and let rest 5 minutes before shredding (there will be a lot of liquid remaining). Return shredded chicken and let cook on low for an additional 20-30 minutes to absorb some of the liquid/juices. Drain excess liquid before serving or use tongs to remove shredded chicken. Taste and add more honey for sweeter, lime for more tang, hot sauce/cayenne for spicier.

Stuff taco shells with chicken and top with desired taco toppings

*Due to the salsa verde being on the spicy side, you may want to adjust for kids -- I think it’s perfect for most people. For kid friendly, reduce the salsa verde to ½ cup, honey to ¼ cup lime juice to ¼ cup.  Then adjust to taste.