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Slow-cooker Chicken Satay

Author: Nicole
Servings: 6
Calories: 464kcal
Slow-cooker Chicken Satay is an incredibly delicious and satisfying family meal where tender chicken and vegetables are cooked in a rich and creamy peanut and coconut sauce, then served over fragrant jasmine rice. It’s high on flavour but low on stress, as the slow-cooker does almost all the work!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt flakes
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onions, quartered
  • 2 red capsicums (bell peppers), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 180 g green beans, trimmed and halved

SAUCE

  • 1 tbsp freshly minced ginger
  • 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
  • 125 g natural smooth peanut butter (see note 1)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, rice wine vinegar or white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste (optional, see note 2)
  • 270 ml coconut milk

TO SERVE

  • Steamed jasmine rice
  • Crushed peanuts

Instructions

  • Add the chicken, curry powder, paprika, salt, pepper and olive oil to a large bowl. Toss the chicken in the marinade so that it is evenly coated.
  • Heat a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat and cook the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
  • Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Add the cooked chicken to the base of a slow-cooker. (See note 3 if you want to cook on the stovetop instead.)
  • Scatter the onion quarters on top of the chicken and pour the sauce over (it’s okay if not all the ingredients are completely submerged; they will melt into the sauce as they cook).
  • Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours. Add the capsicum and green beans (or vegetables of choice) 1 hour prior to the end of cooking time.
  • Serve with steamed rice and top with crushed peanuts.

Notes

Note 1 – Must be natural, 100% peanut butter.
Note 2 – The red curry paste can be omitted completely; the sauce is more subtle without it but equally delicious.
Note 3 – If you want to cook this on the stovetop instead of in a slow-cooker, follow the recipe up to step 3, then scatter the onion and sauce directly on the chicken in the pan. Add ½ cup (125 ml) of chicken stock (room temperature) or ½ teaspoon of chicken stock powder (bouillon) and ½ cup (125 ml) of water. Bring to the boil, then simmer over low heat with the lid on for 20 minutes, adding the capsicum (bell pepper) and green beans in the last 5 minutes of cooking. If the sauce is too thin, continue cooking with the lid off over high heat for 2–3 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of water at a time to thin it out.

Make Ahead

This recipe is perfect for prepping ahead! You’ve got two great options:
  • Fridge – Marinate the chicken with the spices and olive oil, then store in the fridge in an airtight container along with the onion and sauce ingredients for up to 24 hours. On the day of cooking, add everything to the slow-cooker, pour in the coconut milk, then cook as directed. Add the capsicum and green beans 1 hour before the end of the cooking time.
  • Freezer (dump-and-go method) – Add the raw chicken thighs, curry powder, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil (all tossed together), the onion and all the sauce ingredients except the coconut milk to a large freezer-safe bag or container. Label with the following cooking instructions: "Thaw overnight in fridge, add 270 ml (9 fl oz) coconut milk, slow-cook on LOW 6 hrs or HIGH 4 hrs. Add capsicum and green beans 1 hour before the end." Note: Because the chicken isn't seared first using this method, the end result is slightly more mellow in flavour. 
  • For best results – Freeze the capsicum and green beans separately (or use fresh on the day) and add them during the last hour of cooking to avoid overcooking.

Leftovers

Slow-cooker Chicken Satay can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Nutrition Facts
Slow-cooker Chicken Satay
Amount per Serving
Calories
464
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
107
mg
36
%
Sodium
 
964
mg
42
%
Potassium
 
759
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
 
19
g
6
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
 
2190
IU
44
%
Vitamin C
 
59
mg
72
%
Calcium
 
71
mg
7
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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