Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Satay is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, spicy peanut sauce. This recipe takes you on a culinary journey to Southeast Asia, filling your home with aromatic flavors that are simply irresistible. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make dish will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- Fresh cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing the garlic and placing the chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and red curry paste until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate chicken in sauce for an hour before cooking. Substitute chicken with turkey or tofu for a different protein option. Toss in vegetables like bell peppers or carrots during cooking for extra nutrition.