SC Honey Mustard Chicken with Satay Sauce

chicken slow cooker

Prep: 5 min 

Cook: 4-5 hours 

Makes: 6 servings 

Calories: 345 g/serv

  • Protein: 34g, (40%)
  • Carb: 14g, (16%)
  • Fat: 46g, (44%)

Ingredients 

Chicken

  • 2 lbs raw skinless chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
  • 2 Tbs coconut oil, melted
  • 3 Tbs honey
  • 1 Tbs prepared mustard (preferrably stoneground)
  • 1 tsp madras curry powder
  • salt and pepper

 Satay Sauce (optional)

  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1 tangerine, juiced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 small spicy pepper, chopped (jalapeños, serrano, or another spicy pepper)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1/2 tsp fish sauce 
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup hot water

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, mix coconut oil, honey, prepared mustard, and curry powder.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
  4. While the chicken is cooking, make the satay sauce. Place all ingredients for satay sauce except the hot water in a blender and blend until smooth. Add water and blend some more. If it is too thick for your liking, you can add more water to thin it.
  5. When the chicken is done, add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Enjoy in lettuce wraps or by itself, with satay sauce over top.