Description
Slow Cooker Satay Chicken is a flavorful Thai-inspired main course featuring tender chicken thighs cooked low and slow in a rich, creamy peanut and coconut milk sauce infused with spices and lime. This easy crockpot recipe yields a deliciously saucy dish perfect for serving over rice or noodles, garnished with crunchy peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Satay Sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Thickening Slurry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- Chopped peanuts
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs in the slow cooker, arranging them evenly at the bottom.
- Make the Satay Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, curry powder, turmeric, red pepper flakes, salt, and chicken broth until a smooth sauce forms.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are thoroughly coated with the peanut mixture.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken thighs from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Thicken the Sauce: Stir together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour this into the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens nicely.
- Final Stir and Serve: Stir well to combine the thickened sauce with the shredded chicken. Serve the satay chicken hot, garnished generously with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, whisk the peanut butter thoroughly before mixing it with other ingredients.
- You can substitute chicken breast for a leaner protein alternative, but chicken thighs will yield a more tender and juicy result.
- Serve the satay chicken over steamed rice or noodles to create a complete and satisfying meal.
