Can I make this slow cooker satay vegan?

You can replace chicken with tofu or tempeh and honey with maple syrup or sugar to make it fully vegan.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes, you can! Simply double the recipe and store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze the leftovers for a super quick and easy family dinner later in the week.

Can I add other vegetables to the recipe?

Absolutely! Broccoli florets, sliced carrots, zucchini, mushrooms or sugar snap peas make yummy additions. Add them in the last hour of cooking.

Slow Cooker Chicken Satay

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Satay
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 600g (1.3lb) chicken breasts, cut into cubes; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced; ½ cup peanut butter; 1 cup canned coconut milk; 2 tablespoons red curry paste; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey; ¼ cup soy sauce; 2 brown/ yellow onions, chopped; 2 red capsicums (bell peppers), chopped; 350g green beans, trimmed and halved; To serve: rice, coriander (cilantro) and crushed peanuts.

Description

This creamy, aromatic, savoury slow cooker chicken satay is a dish the whole family will love. It’s budget friendly, full of flavour and takes just 10 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

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600g (1.3lb) chicken breasts, cut into cubes
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
½ cup peanut butter
1 cup canned coconut milk
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup soy sauce
2 brown/ yellow onions, chopped
2 red capsicums (bell peppers), chopped
350g green beans, trimmed and halved
To serve: rice, coriander (cilantro) and crushed peanuts.

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Instructions

Gather the ingredients and chop all the veggies and mince garlic and ginger. Cut the chicken breasts into small bite sized pieces. Set the slow cooker to high.
Whisk the satay seasoning ingredients together in a large bowl.
Add the chicken and onion to the base of the slow cooker.
Pour this sauce over the chicken and onion and stir to combine.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Add the capsicum and green beans, 1 hour prior to the end of the cooking time.
Serve with cooked rice, top with coriander (cilantro) and crushed peanuts.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for cup to 2-3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Replace chicken with tofu or tempeh to make vegan.*

Nutrition

Serving Size: Per serving
Calories: 627 cal
Sugar: 16.1g
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 16.2g
Carbohydrates: 31.5g
Fiber: 6.8g
Protein: 48.9g

Keywords: chicken, satay, slow cooker