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    Home > Easy Slow Cooker Recipes

    Published: Feb 21, 2019 · Modified: Jun 28, 2019 by Denise Browning · "Post may have affiliate links so I earn a commission at no extra cost to you."

    Slow Cooker Chicken Satay Curry (Thai-Style)

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    This Thai Chicken Satay Curry is easily prepared in the slow cooker, making a hassle-free weeknight dinner. Serve it with noodles or rice, and bring restaurant-quality Thai food to your table. 

    A platter of chicken satay with lemon wedges and chopsticks on the side

    I love Thai food -- being curries some of my favorite dishes.

    Inspired by one of my children's favorite Thai dish, chicken satay, I adapted the traditional recipe to a slow cooker curry.

    I am so happy that I did -- as well as my husband and kids. 🙂

    It features chicken thighs sauteed in a skillet just until browned and then transferred to a slow cooker to finish cooking in a creamy peanut coconut curry sauce.

    If you would like to, you can skip the browning process and simply dump all ingredients in the slow cooker.

    It takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes to cook on high, or more on low ... but no worries!

    Close up image of cooked chicken satay curry in the slow cooker

    Set the timer and you are free to do something else meanwhile. Easy peasy! 

    This is literally a stress-free meal -- a real bliss after a tiring day of work. All while bring a restaurant-quality dish to the table.

    In addition, it's more affordable than a take out too.

    Don't you feel like making magic in the kitchen?

    But this is not all! Our chicken satay curry is dairy-free and might be gluten-free if using tamari (gluten-free soy sauce). 

    Serve it over (gluten-free) noodles, rice, or riced cauliflower to make a complete meal. 

    After the meal (and all the compliments you will receive for it ), you won't have much to clean.

    Well, simplify your life -- and mine-- is my mission, honey. 😉 

    If you love time-saver meals, try also our Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff. 

    I pink-promise: it will be another hit!

    HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER CHICKEN SATAY CURRY

    Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

    Heat a large no stick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and saute chicken thighs until browned (about 6-7 minutes per side). 

    chicken thighs being browned in a skillet

    Make sure to not disturb chicken thighs while browning on each side.

    Meanwhile, combine coconut cream, peanut butter, light brown sugar, red curry paste, soy sauce, minced garlic, 2 tablespoon lime juice, and cumin in the slow cooker. 

    whisking sauce for chicken satay curry in the slow cooker

    Whisk well until sauce is homogeneous. Transfer browned chicken thighs to the slow cooker and close lid.

    Set timer for 2 hours on high. Alternatively if you need to, set on 6-8 hours on low.

    Thai chicken satay curry in the slow cooker garnished with chilies and cilantro

    Uncover slow cooker and stir in remaining lime juice. 

    Garnish with cilantro and red chillies and serve over rice or noodles. Enjoy!

    NOTE: If you would like to, skip browning process and arrange thighs in curry sauce. You may need to add 30 minutes to those 2 hours. 

    Chicken Satay Origin

    According to Wikipedia, chicken satay is an Indonesian food street dish that consists of f seasoned, skewered and grilled meat served with a sauce -- most commonly a combination of soy and peanut sauce.

    Satay is an adaptation of Indian kebabs and may use other proteins such as goat, beef, pork, fish, and even tofu.

    It's also popular in many other Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.

    What's satay sauce made from?

    The typical satay sauce usually contains of ground roasted peanuts (or peanut butter), coconut milk, soy sauce, tamarind paste, galangal (ginger family), garlic, and spices such as cumin.

    Other variations may include chili peppers, sugar, and lemongrass. 

    Other Chicken Recipes:

    • Thai Grilled Chicken
    • Ranch Chicken  (KETO)
    • Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Chicken Thighs (KETO)
    • (ROAST) Chicken Adobo
    • Honey Soy Chicken (One Sheet Pan)
    • Honey Mustard Chicken (One Sheet Pan)
    • Chicken Quesadilla Pasta
    • Mediterranean Chicken Pot Pie
    • Coconut Chicken Curry (LOW CARB)
    • Turmeric Lime Chicken (Anti-Inflammatory)
    • Keto Mediterranean Chicken Foil Packets Recipe
    • Chicken Pot Pie Baked Rice
    • Salsa Verde Chicken
    • One Pot Chicken in Lime Coconut Sauce
    • Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake
    • Chicken Fricassee
    • Chicken Parm (GLUTEN-FREE)
    • Brazilian Chicken Pot Pie (Empadao de Frango)
    • Chicken Stroganoff (Estrogonofe de Frango)

     

    PIN & ENJOY!

     

    Close up iamge of chicken satay curry in a platter with garnishings

    A platter of chicken satay with lemon wedges and chopsticks on the side
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    Slow Cooker Chicken Satay Curry (Thai-Style)

    Course:Entree
    Cuisine:Thai
    Keywords:chicken satay curry
    Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 2 hours hours
    Total Time 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Denise Browning

    Ingredients

    • 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-off or on)
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil) (skip if not browning chicken)
    • 2 cups coconut cream (or thick canned coconut milk)
    • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
    • 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
    • 2 ½ tablespoon Thai red curry paste
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce for a gluten-free dish, use a GF soy sauce
    • ½ tablespoon tamarind puree optional
    • 1 ½ tablespoon minced garlic
    • 4 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
    • 1 red chili, sliced

    Instructions

    • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat a large no stick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and saute chicken thighs until browned (about 6-7 minutes per side). 
    • Make sure to not disturb chicken thighs while browning on each side. Meanwhile, combine coconut cream (or coconut milk), peanut butter, light brown sugar, red curry paste, soy sauce, tamarind, minced garlic, 2 tablespoon lime juice, and cumin in the slow cooker. 
    • Whisk well until sauce is homogeneous. Transfer browned chicken thighs to the slow cooker and close lid. Set timer for 2 hours on high. Alternatively if you need to, set on 6-8 hours on low.   
    • Uncover slow cooker and stir remaining 2 tablespoon lime juice. Garnish with cilantro and red chillies and serve over rice or noodles. Enjoy!

    Recipe Notes

    • If you would like to, skip browning process and arrange thighs in curry sauce. You may need to add 30 minutes to those 2 hours. 
    • STORAGE: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 4-5 days. Heat well before eating.  
    • Love Slow Cooker dishes? Try our Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

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    1. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      February 28, 2019 at 4:16 pm

      Oh yes please, all I need is a scoop of rice and a bowl of your curry and I would be very happy.

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      • Denise Browning says

        February 28, 2019 at 8:14 pm

        Thank you so much!

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    2. mimi rippee says

      February 24, 2019 at 1:56 pm

      Beautiful. Thank goodness for Thai curry pastes. I can't get all of the ingredients to make it myself at home! Home cooking doesn't get much easier than this dish!

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    3. Deb|EastofEdenCooking.com says

      February 22, 2019 at 2:17 pm

      Hassle free dinner? I'm all in! I'd serve this lush chicken recipe with rice to soak up all that great saucy flavor.

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