MEXICAN STYLE LIME AND CILANTRO WHOLE CHICKEN (SLOW COOKER)

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An easy way to have dinner done when you get home. Also great way to make chicken for tacos or other recipes that call for cooked chicken. From Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook.

Provided by Chandra M

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 7h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 -4 lbs broiler chickens
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 lime
1/2 cup fresh cilantro stem
2 garlic cloves, peeled

Steps:

  • Wash and dry the chicken.
  • Reserve the giblets and neck for another use.
  • Season the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper.
  • Place in the slow cooker breast side up.
  • Squeeze the juice of the lime over the chicken.
  • Put the remains of the lime, cilantro and garlic inside the cavity.
  • Cover and cook on the low setting for 6-7 hours or until an instant read thermometer reads 180 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest part of the thigh.
  • Transfer the chicken to a platter.
  • Pour the liquid from the cooker into a separate container and refrigerate for another use.

Min Akter Lima
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This recipe is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Saon Khan
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but this dish was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Shas Jan
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This chicken is so versatile. I've used it in tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. It's always a hit.


Willa McDonald
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Tiodunmo Shakiru
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This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It's simple to prepare and cooks itself while you're at work.


Lord Fish
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I've never made chicken in the slow cooker before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be using this method again.


Abdulhaseeb Siddique
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Emmanuel Aniso
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Alyan Gul
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. It was still really good!


Abbas Riaz
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5 stars!


Shahab Ahmed
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


MAlik QAisAr
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken came out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Sagar Sherpa
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


MARY MOKUA
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I was skeptical at first, but this recipe is actually really good! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the flavors were on point.


Katleho Tshabalala
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Easy and delicious! I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect.


Palang Gidado
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This chicken turned out amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. The lime and cilantro really came through. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my family.