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Garlic Chipotle Lime Chicken

Garlic Chipotle Lime Chicken: Tender, Flavor-Packed Bliss

This Garlic Chipotle Lime Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that marries zesty lime with smoky chipotle, perfect for low-carb diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Frozen works in a pinch.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Go for no sugar added for a healthier choice.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive or Avocado Oil Any cooking oil can substitute.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves give the best flavor.
  • 1 can Mild Green Chiles Feel free to use fresh chiles for more freshness.
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Other vinegars can work if you want a flavor twist.
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Fresh is preferable, but bottled is okay.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or Italian Parsley Skip if you're not a fan.
  • 2 tablespoons Sweetener of Choice Swerve for keto, coconut sugar for Paleo.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Chipotle Powder Modify based on your spice tolerance.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth Optional for Instant Pot.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Blender
  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Chipotle Lime Chicken
  1. In a blender, combine the tomato sauce, olive oil, garlic, canned green chiles, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, cilantro, sweetener, ground chipotle powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  2. Place your boneless, skinless chicken in the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
  3. For the Instant Pot, place the chicken in the inner pot, pour the prepared sauce over, and add the chicken broth. Cook on the Slow Cook function for 4 hours.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and set the pot to Sauté mode to simmer the remaining sauce for about 5-7 minutes to thicken.
  5. Slice or shred the cooked chicken and drizzle the thickened sauce over the top. Serve with cauliflower rice, low-carb tortillas, or as filling for tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This Garlic Chipotle Lime Chicken is meal prep friendly and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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