Ingredients

3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed

2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced

8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

16 thin slices peeled fresh ginger (about 1 ounce)

2 tablespoons curry powder, preferably Madras

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Coarse salt

2 packages frozen green peas (10 ounces each)

2 cups unsweetened coconut milk

1/2 cup toasted cashews (optional, for serving)

1/4 cup cilantro leaves (optional, for serving)

Preparation

In a 5-quart slow cooker, toss chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, curry powder, coriander, and cumin to coat. Season with 2 teaspoons salt. Cover, cook on high setting until chicken is fork-tender, about 4 hours (do not uncover while cooking).

Stir in coconut milk and peas; cover, cook until peas are heated through, about 20 minutes.

Transfer chicken to a large bowl; shred with fork. Return to pot; toss with sauce.

To serve, garnish with 1/2 cup toasted cashews and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, if desired.