Easy Slow Cooker Satay Chicken (w/ Coconut Milk)
Slow cooker satay chicken is a flavorful, versatile meal made with chicken thighs, coconut milk, and curry paste. A simplified take one Thai peanut chicken, it's a delicious and easy dinner recipe that's not only quick to prepare but also a great meal prep protein option. You wont believe how flavorful the end result it!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or boneless skinless breasts
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Satay Sauce
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup canned coconut milk
- 1-2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoons fish sauce
Instructions
- Add the chicken to a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle the salt evenly over the chicken to coat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, curry paste, sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce until very smooth.
- Pour ⅓ of the satay sauce over the chicken, tossing gently to coat. Set the remaining sauce aside. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or low for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and very tender but not falling apart.
- When the chicken is cooked, uncover and carefully drain the cooking liquid. Pour over half of the remaining satay sauce, tossing to coat.
- Optional, but recommended: Place the cooked and sauce-coated chicken on a broiler safe pan or baking sheet. Place under a broiler for 3-5 minutes or until browned, then flip and broil 2-3 more minutes to brown the other side. Keep a close eye on the chicken, as the sugar in the sauce can brown very quickly.
- Serve the sauce coated chicken with the remaining satay sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with cilantro, fresh lime slices, and peanuts if desired.
Notes
- Toppings + Sides: Chopped roasted peanuts, fresh lime slices, fresh cilantro, steamed rice.
- Chicken Breasts: If using chicken breasts, you may need to add an additional hour, so 3-4 hours or high, or 5-6 on low.
- Curry Paste: Use 1 tablespoon red curry paste for a milder satay sauce, and 2 tablespoons (or more!) for a spicy satay sauce.
- No Fish Sauce: Sub tamari or soy sauce.
- See blog post, above, for substitution suggestions, serving suggestions, storage, and more.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 6) | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
