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Flavorful Crockpot Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Mango Salsa

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A simple and vibrant slow cooker recipe featuring tender honey chipotle chicken paired with fresh mango salsa, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ⅓ cup honey (113 grams)
  • 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup red onion, finely diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 large mango, peeled and diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Cooked jasmine rice or cauliflower rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a bowl, combine ⅓ cup honey, 2-3 finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, 3 minced garlic cloves, and juice of 1 lime. Stir well until blended.
  3. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot and pour the honey-chipotle sauce evenly over the top, coating all pieces.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is fork-tender.
  5. While the chicken cooks, prepare the mango salsa by combining diced mango, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, olive oil, minced jalapeño (if using), salt, and a squeeze of lime juice in a bowl. Set aside.
  6. Remove the cooked chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to coat with remaining sauce.
  7. Serve the shredded honey chipotle chicken over cooked jasmine rice or cauliflower rice, topped generously with mango salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help sauce adhere better. Avoid lifting the crockpot lid during cooking to maintain heat. If sauce is too thin after cooking, simmer on stove to thicken. Adjust chipotle peppers to control spice level. Mango salsa can be made ahead and refrigerated; add lime juice just before serving to keep fresh.

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Keywords: honey chipotle chicken, crockpot chicken, slow cooker chicken, mango salsa, easy healthy meals, meal prep, spicy chicken bowls

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