Description
Easy Slow Cooker Satay Chicken is a comforting, flavor-packed dish with Southeast Asian roots. Tender chicken simmers in a creamy peanut-coconut sauce, perfect for serving over rice or noodles. Minimal prep makes it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
½ cup natural peanut butter
1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1–2 tbsp red curry paste (to taste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp fish sauce (optional)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, red curry paste, brown sugar, and fish sauce until smooth.
Place the chicken in a slow cooker and pour the sauce over it, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
Stir the sauce, shred or slice the chicken, and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve over rice, noodles, or vegetables, garnished with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
Thighs provide more flavor and tenderness than breasts.
Adjust the amount of curry paste to control spice level.
Add vegetables like bell peppers or green beans during the last hour of cooking.
Store leftovers in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian-Inspired
Keywords: slow cooker recipes, satay chicken, easy chicken dinner, peanut sauce chicken, weeknight meals, crockpot chicken, Southeast Asian flavors, meal prep ideas