Slow Cooker Chicken Satay

Introduction

Slow Cooker Chicken Satay packs the incredible aromatics and vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia into a hands-off, crowd-pleasing meal. With succulent chicken in a creamy, warmly spiced peanut sauce, this recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a dish that feels special enough for entertaining—yet busy home cooks will love its simplicity.

Whether it’s a family-friendly weeknight dinner or a star dish for a potluck, this recipe delivers layers of flavor and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with minimal active effort.

Why This Chicken Satay Is a Must-Try

What sets this Slow Cooker Chicken Satay apart is the delicate balance of savory, sweet, and just a touch of heat. Marinating the chicken while it gently cooks allows every piece to soak up the complex satay flavors—without hovering over the stove.

The creamy peanut sauce melds with bold ginger, garlic, and coconut milk, resulting in a rich and deeply satisfying meal. Serve it with rice or fresh vegetables for a complete, crave-worthy dinner that will have guests asking for seconds.

Essential Prep for Perfect Satay

Uniformly chopping your aromatics and veggies is crucial for even cooking and a visually appealing dish. A tool like the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper makes this process fast and consistent—perfect for prepping onions, peppers, or even garnishing cucumbers.

If you want to maximize flavor infusion, use a Bamboo Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Set of 3; a dedicated board keeps your chicken and vegetables separate and food prep streamlined.

Creamy Satay Sauce—The Ultimate Slow Cooker Magic

A true satay sauce is more than just peanut butter. Blend creamy peanut butter with coconut milk, soy, garlic, ginger, lime, and a touch of honey for that authentic, nutty-sweet richness. A quick blend ensures a silky-smooth sauce—try the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender for lump-free, velvety results in seconds.

Pour your sauce over the chicken in your slow cooker, set it, and walk away. Hours later, you’ll unveil unbeatable flavor and perfectly tender meat.

Assembling and Serving Slow Cooker Chicken Satay

Once cooked, shred the chicken for maximum sauce coverage—something the Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen, Elegant Black can do in seconds and with little mess. Serve your satay over steamed jasmine rice, toss with noodles, or pile onto lettuce wraps for a lighter option. For lunch or meal prep, pack it in a Bentgo Salad Container – 54 oz Bowl, Khaki Green—the generous capacity will keep your meal fresh and portable.

Garnish with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, or sliced cucumber for a pop of color and crunch.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields 6 servings. Each portion, without rice, contains roughly 350–400 calories and offers a solid balance of protein and healthy fats from the peanut butter and coconut milk.

Slow Cooker Chicken Satay Recipe Recap

Slow Cooker Chicken Satay combines unbeatable flavor, tenderness, and convenience in every bite. Whether as an easy weeknight meal or impressive dinner for guests, this dish brings comfort and flair to the table—no grilling required.

Instructions

1. Place chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. In a bowl or blender, combine coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, honey, garlic, ginger, sriracha, and onion. Blend until smooth using the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender.
3. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken. Stir briefly to coat.
4. Set slow cooker to LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
5. Remove the chicken and shred directly in the slow cooker with the Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen. Stir the meat back into the sauce.
6. Serve chicken satay on a platter or over steamed rice. Garnish with your choice of toppings and enjoy immediately; store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for lunch or meal prep.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours (on LOW) or 2 hours (on HIGH)

Total Time: 4–5 hours (less if cooking on HIGH)