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Easy Crockpot Honey Lime Chicken Street Tacos Recipe for a Crowd

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A simple and flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with honey and lime, perfect for making delicious street-style tacos that please a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • ⅓ cup honey (113 g)
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice (60 ml)
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth (120 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
  • Corn tortillas, warmed (about 2 per person)
  • Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, diced onions, sliced radishes, crumbled cotija cheese, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to prepare the sauce.
  2. Place the chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of the crockpot. Slice thick breasts horizontally if desired for even cooking.
  3. Pour the honey lime sauce evenly over the chicken, then add the chicken broth.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is fork-tender. Alternatively, cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours if short on time.
  5. Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot and mix well with the sauce.
  6. Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side or wrap in foil and heat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
  7. Assemble tacos by spooning shredded chicken onto warm tortillas and adding desired toppings such as cilantro, onions, radishes, cotija cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lime.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice and zest for best flavor. Do not skip chicken broth to keep chicken moist. Cook on low heat for best texture. Shred chicken directly in crockpot to soak up sauce. Warm tortillas just before serving to avoid sogginess. If sauce is too thin after shredding, cook uncovered on high for 10-15 minutes to thicken.

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Keywords: crockpot chicken, honey lime chicken, street tacos, slow cooker recipe, easy dinner, crowd-pleaser, chicken tacos

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