Slow Cooker (Crock Pot) Satay Chicken

This Slow Cooker Crock Pot Satay Chicken is a comforting blend of tender chicken pieces slowly bathed in a rich and creamy peanut sauce.

Slow cooked to perfection, this simple recipe features a combination of savory, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors surrounding moist and soft chicken.

What is Satay Chicken?

Satay chicken is a Southeast Asian dish consisting of marinated chicken cooked or served with a slightly spicy peanut dipping sauce.

I like that it takes about ten minutes to actually prepare this recipe.

Did you try my recipe for Instant Pot Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles?

That quick and easy dish features noodles surrounded by a perfect balance of sweet, salty, savory, and spicy flavors in a creamy peanut sauce. Both this recipe for chicken and that recipe for noodles are great tasting Asian inspired recipes that can be conveniently made at home.

Coconut milk is used to help make the sauce smooth and flavorful. You can find a selection of coconut milk here.

Why we love this easy chicken satay recipe.

Making this recipe in a slow cooker means that you can prepare this chicken ahead of time and set it to cook. It takes about 10 minutes to prepare this chicken recipe.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• Prep work, such as cutting up the chicken) can be done ahead of time and refrigerated until you are ready to make your chicken.
• The ingredients used to make this recipe are basic ingredients that do not cost a lot of money.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as omitting or adding additional heat (curry powder or chopped pepper).
• Making this recipe in a slow cooker means that it is perfect for sharing with others (think pot lucks or gatherings).
• Chicken satay goes great when served with rice, noodles, or alone.
• This is a great family meal idea as kids are often fans of peanut butter.

Ingredients needed to make slow cooker chicken satay.

• Chicken. My recipe was made using boneless, skinless chicken thighs that were cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Coconut Milk . Using a full fat coconut milk will make your sauce even more creamy.
• Peanut Butter Creamy or crunchy peanut butter can be used.
• Soy Sauce. A low sodium soy sauce can be used.
• Honey. Added for a nice sweet balance to the other ingredients.
• Garlic. Your garlic should be minced.
• Ginger. Freshly grated works best for flavor.
• Lime Juice. Use freshly squeezed lime juice if possible.
• Curry Powder. Added to give this recipe a bit of heat. Feel free to adjust the amount that you add to your preferences.
• Green Beans. Cut into bite sized pieces.
• Red Bell Pepper. Stem and seeds removed and then sliced small.
• Optional ingredients: seasonings such as salt and pepper, chopped peanuts, or red curry paste.

Tips for making the best slow cooker chicken satay.

My satay chicken was made with boneless chicken thighs. You can however use chicken breast however, keep in mind that cooking times may be vary and the white meat may not be as moist as dark meat.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Curry powder is used to make this recipe a bit hot or spicy. You can omit this or increase it depending on your needs.
2. Green beans are added for a vegetable element. You can omit the green beans or use another vegetable such as corn.
3. Not a fan of peanut butter? No problem, you can use another kind of nut butter.
4. Make this recipe even faster to make by pre-cooking your chicken or using pre-cooked chicken.
5. The green beans and red bell pepper are added to the slow cooker about a half hour before the recipe is done cooking to keep them from getting soggy. You can alternatively cook the green beans separately and serve them with the chicken instead.
6. To thicken your sauce simply stir in a teaspoon or so of cornstarch. To thin it out, add a bit more coconut milk or water.

How to make Slow Cooker Crock Pot Satay Chicken

Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Slow Cook Time: 4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
Servings: 6 depending on serving sizes.

1. Prepare your chicken, green beans, and red bell pepper as indicated.
2. Place the chicken into your slow cooker or crock pot.
3. In a mixing bowl or large measuring cup with a spout, use a whisk to combine together the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and lime juice. Then whisk in your curry powder and any seasonings.
4. Pour about half of the whisked ingredients over the chicken. Stir or flip the chicken and add the remaining ingredients, taking care to coat all of the chicken pieces.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, on high for four hours or on low for six to eight hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
6. At around 30 minutes prior to serving your chicken, carefully stir in the green beans and red bell pepper pieces.
7. Continue to slow cook the chicken as needed until it is cooked through.
8. Serve the Slow Cooker Satay Chicken over cooked rice or noodles. You can garnish it with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for added flavor and presentation before serving.

Expert Tip 👉 Using a slow cooker liner can make clean up easier to do!

How to store Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce.

Once the ingredients have fully cooled, they should be stored in an airtight container or zip top bag. When properly stored, this chicken should keep for about three to four days refrigerated or up to a few months when frozen. It is recommended that frozen chicken satay be defrosted and that this chicken be served warm.

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Slow Cooker Crock Pot Satay Chicken is an easy meal recipe idea moist and flavorful chicken slowly cooked in a spicy peanut butter sauce.

Slow Cooker Satay Chicken is really a comforting blend of tender chicken thigh pieces that are bathed in a rich, creamy peanut, and coconut sauce which is infused with aromatic spices. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish harmonizes the succulence of chicken with the vibrant flavors of satay, creating a delectable meal that is really effortlessly prepared.

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