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Crockpot coconut lime chicken served over rice with steamed broccoli on a plate in front of the crockpot it was cooked in.

Crockpot Coconut Lime Chicken

Crockpot coconut lime chicken is packed full of flavor. It cooks all day in a mixture of lime juice, coconut milk, and seasonings. Serve it over rice for a fabulous dinner that takes almost no effort.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 15 oz canned coconut milk
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 lime
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • Mix together the 15 oz canned coconut milk, ¼ cup soy sauce, ⅓ cup light brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon curry powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder in your slow cooker.
  • Add the zest and juice of 1 lime.
  • Add the 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs and make sure it is all coated with the marinade.
  • Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
  • Make a slurry with the 2 Tablespoons cornstarch and a few Tablespoons of water. Stir into the sauce in the crockpot and cook on high for about 30 minutes to help it thicken.
  • Serve over rice. Garnish with thai basil, sriracha, and/or chili oil if desired.

Notes

Feel free to use chicken breasts or bone in chicken if you would like.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 751mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg
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