If you’re looking for an easy, flavour-packed dinner that the whole family will love, this Slow Cooker Satay Chicken is a must-try. With a creamy, savoury peanut sauce and tender chicken, it’s a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights—and it’s healthy too!
This satay chicken recipe requires minimal effort. There’s no sautéing or complicated prep—just dice the chicken, add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker, and let your slow cooker do all the work.
Prep in the morning, and by dinnertime, you’ll have tender, flavour-packed chicken in a rich, creamy peanut satay sauce—easy!
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Key Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dice the onion, grate the ginger, and mince your garlic.
- Dice the chicken breasts. Add the chicken, chicken stock, peanut butter, tamari, curry powder, coconut milk, and sugar to the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours until chicken is tender. Add the diced capsicum and spinach leaves 30 minutes before the end of your cook time. If you would like the satay to be spicy, add fresh chilli now too, or omit if not.
- Stir through lime juice just before serving. Serve on top of steamed rice, garnish with coriander/cilantro, chopped peanuts, and optional fresh chili.
Swaps and Variations
- Use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
- Add in cauliflower, peas, or any vegetables you like.
- Serve on cauliflower rice for a lower carb option.
- Serve on flatbreads or lettuce cups for a hand-on meal.
- Tamari is used as a gluten-free option, you can also use soy sauce.
Tips & Tricks
- Stir through coconut yoghurt at the end to make the chicken satay creamier.
- If the sauce is too thin for you, you can stir through 2 Tbs of cornflour mixed into 2 Tbs of water 30 min before the end of cook time.
Storage Tips
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge, then warm on the stovetop or in the microwave until piping hot. You may need to add a splash of water or coconut milk to loosen the sauce.
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Slow Cooker Satay Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 1 tbs garlic minced
- 1 tbs ginger grated
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 400 ml Coconut Milk
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 1 kg chicken breast
- 3 Tbs tamari
- 2 Tbs curry powder
- 2 Tbs sugar
- 1 Tbs lime juice
- 1-2 red chilli
- 1 red capsicum
- 1 yellow capsicum
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- ⅓ cup peanuts chopped
- ⅓ cup Coriander
Instructions
- Dice the onion, grate the ginger, and mince your garlic. Dice the chicken breasts.
- Add to the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken stock, peanut butter, tamari, curry powder, coconut milk, and sugar. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours until chicken is tender.
- Add the diced capsicum and spinach leaves 30 minutes before the end of your cook time. If you would like the satay to be spicy, add fresh chilli now too, or omit if not.
- Stir through lime juice just before serving. Serve on top of steamed rice, garnish with coriander, chopped peanuts, and fresh chili*optional. Stir through coconut yoghurt if desired.
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Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
- Add in cauliflower, peas, or any vegetables you like.
- Serve on cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Serve on flatbreads or lettuce cups for a hands-on meal.
- Tamari is used as a gluten-free option, you can also use soy sauce.
- Stir through coconut yoghurt at the end to make the chicken satay creamier.
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Nutrition
Nutrtition Information
This nutritional information is an estimate only and is provided as a courtesy to readers. It was auto-generated based on serving size, number of servings, and typical information for the ingredients listed in the recipe card. Please feel free to use your preferred nutrition calculator. Please consult your doctor about any specific dietary requirements.
