If you want a slow cooker recipe that’s easy, tasty, and perfect for busy days, then this slow cooker satay chicken with peanut sauce is for you. With just a few simple ingredients, you get tender chicken with a creamy, rich peanut sauce. It’s a great mix of sweet, salty, and a bit of spice. And the best part? Your slow cooker does all the work.
Creamy Slow Cooked Chicken Satay
Do you like satay with peanut sauce? It’s always a good idea - at your next BBQ or with a plate of bami goreng. This recipe is a tasty variation that’s easy to make. And you can adjust it to your taste. No peanuts? Use cashews. Want a vegetarian version? Use tofu or tempeh. Want a bit more spice? Add some extra sambal.
This dish is great with nasi goreng for a complete meal or as part of a rijsttafel (an Indonesian buffet table) for a special dinner. It also goes well with a simple cucumber salad for crunch and freshness.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make: Put the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do the work.
- Versatile: Serve with rice and noodles or use them as filling for wraps.
- Customizable: Adjust the heat and sweetness, or swap the protein for a vegetarian version.
- Family-friendly: Great for family dinners, meal prep, or at your next Asian buffet table.
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📖 Recipe
RECIPE CARD
Ingredients
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, squeezed
- 6 tablespoons peanuts, finely ground
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons sambal oelek
- ½ cup Kecap Manis, sweet soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
- 2 pounds chicken breast
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons peanuts, roughly chopped
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Instructions
- Put the onions, garlic, ground peanuts, sweet chili sauce, honey, coconut milk, sambal, kecap, and lemon juice in a food processor. Blend until smooth. (No food processor? Use a hand blender.)2 onions, 3 cloves garlic, 6 tablespoons peanuts, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 3 tablespoons honey, 1 cup coconut milk, 2 teaspoons sambal oelek, ½ cup Kecap Manis, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.2 pounds chicken breast
- Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 4 hours.
- Use two forks to pull the chicken into large, juicy pieces.
Serve
- Serve the chicken with sauce on a platter and sprinkle the roughly chopped peanuts on top for a bit of crunch.2 tablespoons peanuts
Notes
- Make it spicier: Add more sambal Oelek or fresh chili peppers
- Go vegetarian: Replace the chicken with tofu or tempeh for a plant-based version
- Peanut-free option: Swap the peanuts for sunflower seeds or cashews if you have a peanut allergy.
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Freezer: Freeze in a freezer bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheat: Warm gently in a saucepan with a splash of (coconut) milk or water to loosen the sauce.
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