Name: Crockpot Honey Lime Shredded Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 5 min
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 cup coconut aminos; 1 Tablespoon mustard; 2 Tablespoons tomato paste; 2 Tablespoons honey; 1/2 cup water; Gluten free sandwich bread; Lettuce wrap; Gluten free tortillas; Cucumbers; Gluten free chips; Rice; Tomatoes; Avocados; Lettuce; Bacon

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This Crockpot Honey Lime Shredded Chicken is a versatile dish that is so easy to make! The tender and juicy shredded chicken can be eaten as a sandwich, burrito, lettuce wrap, salad or even scooped with veggies or chips! It’s Paleo friendly, gluten free, grain free, dairy free and refined sugar free.

This Crockpot Honey Lime Shredded Chicken is one of my favorite “set it and forget it” recipes to meal prep for the week ahead. Just toss the chicken and honey lime mixture in the crockpot, forget about it and come back to tender, juicy chicken that can be used in so many ways. I love making this for my lunches for the week because each day I can add it to something different so I never get bored. It’s a delicious meal that takes little thought, preparation and time in the kitchen!

Ingredients:

Chicken
Lime juice
Salt
Pepper
Cumin
Coconut aminos
Mustard
Tomato paste
Honey
Water

Best Ways to Eat this Shredded Chicken

There are endless options when it comes to how to enjoy this Crockpot Honey Lime Shredded Chicken. Here are some my favorite choices…

Layered between gluten free sandwich bread (my husband loves the Canyon Bakehouse Hawaiian Sweet Bread with this recipe)
Topped on sliced cucumbers (this option also makes a great appetizer!)
Rolled in lettuce wraps
Mixed in with a salad
Scooped with chips (my favorite are the Siete brand Grain Free Sea Salt Tortilla Chips)
Packed in a burrito (my favorite tortillas are the Siete brand Gluten Free Almond Flour Tortillas)
Served over rice

Of course, there is always the option to eat this shredded chicken plain. I have done this many times and simply added a side of veggies!

Topping Options

Depending on how you choose to eat this shredded chicken will determine what toppings to add in order to complete this dish. Again, there are so many delicious topping options, but some of my favorites include…

Tomatoes
Avocados
Lettuce
Bacon
Cheese

How to Make this Easy Shredded Chicken

The best part about this crockpot shredded chicken is that it only takes 5 minutes to prep, making it the ultimate “dump and go” recipe!

Step one: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Mix together the lime juice, salt, pepper, cumin, coconut aminos, mustard, tomato paste, honey and water and pour over the chicken. Cook on low heat for 8 hours.
Step two: Remove the chicken and the left over juice from the crockpot and shred. Enjoy plain or add to sandwich bread, gluten free tortillas, rice, salad, veggies or chips. Optional toppings include tomatoes, avocados, lettuce and bacon.

Sides to Add to this Shredded Chicken

Whether you are layering this shredded chicken between two pieces of gluten free bread or eating it plain, here are some side recipes that pair perfectly with the sweet honey and lime flavoring!

The best part of this Crockpot Honey Lime Shredded Chicken is that there are so many options when it comes to how to enjoy it. I’d love to see how you use this delicious shredded chicken so make sure to tag me on Instagram @theglutenfreegrasses so I can see what your creations!

-Kelsey