CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN

Cilantro-Lime Chicken image

As a working mom and home cook, I strive to have fabulous, flavor-packed dinners that make my family smile. Nothing is more awesome than a slow-cooker recipe that makes it seem as though you've been cooking in the kitchen all day! -Mari Smith, Ashburn, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)
1/3 cup lime juice (about 3 limes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
5 garlic cloves, halved

Steps:

Combine the first 5 ingredients; rub over chicken. Place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients in a blender; cover and process pureed. Pour over chicken., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.