Indonesian Chicken Peanut Butter Sauce Slow Cooker

Indulge in the rich, bold flavors of this Indonesian Chicken with Peanut Butter Sauce, a slow cooker masterpiece perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners. Tender, juicy chicken thighs simmer in a luscious, creamy sauce made with peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, and a hint of chili garlic heat, creating a harmonious balance of savory, sweet, and slightly spicy notes. Infused with aromatic garlic, ginger, and zesty lime juice, this dish delivers a taste of Southeast Asia with minimal effort. The slow cooker does all the work, leaving you with a fragrant, velvety peanut sauce that pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles. Garnished with crunchy chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that invites depth, texture, and exotic flavors to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 0.5 cups Peanut butter (creamy or natural)
• 1 cups Coconut milk
• 0.25 cups Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 cups Chopped peanuts (for garnish)
• 0.25 cups Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
• 4 servings Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the chicken thighs by patting them dry with paper towels and seasoning them with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

In a slow cooker, add the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, and vegetable oil. Whisk together until the sauce is smooth.

Step 3

Place the seasoned chicken thighs into the slow cooker and ensure they are submerged in the peanut sauce.

Step 4

Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Step 5

Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken thighs and set them aside on a plate.

Step 6

Give the peanut sauce in the slow cooker a good stir to ensure it is well-combined. If desired, you can thicken the sauce by transferring it to a saucepan and simmering it over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency.

Step 7

Return the chicken to the slow cooker to coat it in the sauce, or pour the sauce over the chicken before serving.

Step 8

Serve the Indonesian chicken with cooked rice or noodles, and garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for added flavor and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1640.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3056.0

Total Fat 160.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g
Cholesterol 654mg	0%
Sodium 5993.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 199.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 49.3g
Protein 214.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 319.8mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 3412.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.5%

Protein: 27.7%

Carbs: 25.8%