Description
Slow Cooker Satay Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make Thai-inspired dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked slowly in a rich, creamy peanut sauce made with coconut milk, peanut butter, and aromatic spices. This comforting main course is perfect for busy days and pairs wonderfully with jasmine rice, coconut rice, or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs evenly in the slow cooker base to prepare for cooking.
- Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, red curry paste, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker and gently stir to ensure all the chicken pieces are coated thoroughly with the sauce.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken becomes tender and is fully cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Then, return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well to coat all the meat evenly with the sauce.
- Allow Flavors to Absorb: Let the shredded chicken cook in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes to absorb more flavor and thicken the sauce slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle the dish with chopped roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro for added texture and freshness.
Notes
- For serving, pair this satay chicken with steamed jasmine rice, coconut rice, or noodles for a complete meal.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes or sliced fresh chili peppers to the sauce before cooking.
- If the sauce thickens too much during cooking, thin it out by stirring in a few tablespoons of warm water or extra coconut milk before serving.
