Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Satay is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of Southeast Asia right to your kitchen. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a rich, creamy peanut sauce, infused with hints of garlic, lime, and spices. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. Serve it over rice or as a tantalizing appetizer, and watch your loved ones enjoy every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by trimming excess fat and patting dry.
- In a bowl, mix together coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, ground ginger, and chili flakes until smooth.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it, ensuring it's well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker with forks and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor. For variations, swap chicken for tofu or shrimp. Serve with crushed peanuts on top for added crunch.