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Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Coconut-Cilantro Chicken (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)

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5 from 4 reviews

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 15 ounces full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime (approx 2 tbsp)

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add coconut milk, fresh cilantro, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, and lime juice to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  2. Add chicken. Toss to cover if needed.
  3. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.

Instant Pot

  1. Add coconut milk, fresh cilantro, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, and lime juice to the pressure cooker. Stir to mix well.
  2. Add chicken. Toss to cover if needed.
  3. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 10 minutes (make sure internal temperature for the chicken is 165° Fahrenheit). Quick release pressure.
  • Author: Shannon Epstein
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hours

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 168
  • Sugar: 0.6 g
  • Sodium: 852.1 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9.3 g
  • Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 10.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 20.6 mg