Spicy Lime Chicken

  Chicken & Turkey

I've been turning this spicy lime chicken into tacos for years, but it was my son Austin who put it on cooked rice with all his favorite taco toppings. A family favorite was created out of leftovers!

Spicy Lime Chicken

Average Rating: 3

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 3 hours
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 4)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • Fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • 1. Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine broth, lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, about 3 hours.
  • 2. Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in lime zest. Serve with cilantro if desired.
  • 3.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 132 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat.

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