Citrus Chicken Bites (Slow Cooker Recipe)
This citrus chicken recipe is an easy and delicious boneless skinless chicken breast recipe made with tender slow cooked chunks of chicken in a citrus infused broth, and is delicious served over rice or mashed potatoes.
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts, boneless, skinless cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, any color works
- 1 jalapeno, stem and seeds removed, diced
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 oranges, juiced
- Zest from both oranges
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red peppers
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot and add diced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno.
- Place chicken chunks on top of veggies and sprinkle with seasonings.
- Pour in lime juice and orange juice.
- Add zest and cilantro.
- Place lid on crock pot and cook for 3 ½ - 4 hours on high, or until chicken is completely cooked through.
- Mix cornstarch and water together and add to the crockpot. Stir until sauce thickens.
- Serve over a bed of rice or mashed potatoes, and top with desired toppings.