Slow Cooker Spicy Lime Chicken

Brown first for a nice and crispy crust, put just the right blend of seasonings and let your chicken cook away all day for this Slow Cooker Spicy Lime Chicken that is perfect every time.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 20

Servings servings

Calories 511kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds chicken pieces with bones and skin (I used wings, drumsticks and thighs)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup Sriracha sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
2 fresh limes optional

Instructions

Heat oil and butter in large skillet over medium high heat (a bit more on the high side)
Season skin side of chicken with salt, pepper and thyme
Place skin side down in skillet (working in batches if needed to make sure chicken has plenty of room to stick to skillet)
Let chicken cook for about 6-8 minutes without moving until it gets a nice brown crust
Flip chicken and pour (or brush) with Sriracha
Let simmer an additional 3-4 minutes
Add lime juice to skillet and let it cook down for a minute or two turning chicken a couple times to coat
Transfer everything from the pan to the slow cooker and top with fresh sliced limes if desired
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 until chicken is cooked through

Notes

I cooked this in my 4 quart crock on high for 3 hours

You can also use a multicooker and skip the extra pan

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