First things first, before anything else, ensure you have all your ingredients ready and measured out. This saves time and makes the process smoother. There’s nothing worse than hunting for missing ingredients while chicken waits in limbo!

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, coriander, salt, and black pepper. As you combine these ingredients, the zesty aroma fills the room. This is your marinade, and it’s the magic potion that enhances the chicken’s flavor.

Next, place the chicken tenders or strips into your slow cooker. If you’re using frozen chicken, don’t worry; the slow cooker does a fantastic job of cooking it evenly. Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken, ensuring that every piece is coated.

If you’re feeling adventurous, toss in a bit of the green salsa at this stage; it adds an extra layer of flavor.

Now, pour the remaining salsa over the seasoned chicken. This gives you that nice green color and further balances the sweetness of the honey. If cilantro is your jam, sprinkle some in now as well.

Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for about 6-7 hours or on high for 4 hours. As the chicken cooks, your kitchen will fill with an irresistible aroma that’ll have everyone asking what’s for dinner.

When the chicken is cooked through and tender, remove it from the slow cooker. Use two forks to shred the chicken right in the pot, stirring it back into the sauce for a few minutes to soak up even more flavor. Voilà! Your honey lime chicken is now ready to serve!