serves 4
1.33 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or boneless skinless breasts
0.33 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Satay Sauce
- 1/4c cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 3/4 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3/4 tablespoons fish sauce
- Add the chicken to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the salt evenly over the chicken to coat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, curry paste, sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce until very smooth.
- Pour ⅓ of the satay sauce over the chicken, tossing gently to coat.
- Set the remaining sauce aside.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or low for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and very tender but not falling apart.
- When the chicken is cooked, uncover and carefully drain the cooking liquid.
- Pour over half of the remaining satay sauce, tossing to coat.
Optional, but recommended:
Place the cooked and sauce-coated chicken on a broiler safe pan or baking sheet.
Place under a broiler for 3-5 minutes or until browned, then flip and broil 2-3 more minutes to brown the other side.
Keep a close eye on the chicken, as the sugar in the sauce can brown very quickly.
Serve the sauce coated chicken with the remaining satay sauce on the side for dipping.
Garnish with cilantro, fresh lime slices, and peanuts if desired