Description
Easy Slow Cooker Satay Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia to your dinner table. This recipe features tender, succulent chicken thighs simmered in a creamy peanut sauce enriched with coconut milk, fresh ginger, and garlic. The result is a rich, aromatic meal that requires minimal prep time, making it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying family-friendly feast that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and place them in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and mix with the sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg