Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 onions, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (4 cups)
2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno, sliced, plus more for serving
4 cups packed cilantro leaves and thin stems, plus more leaves for serving
1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, plus more, chopped, for serving
2 teaspoons packed light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
Steamed rice and yogurt, for serving
Preparation
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add oil and onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Season chicken with salt and pepper; stir into slow cooker with ginger, garlic, and jalapeno. Cover and cook on high 2 hours.
In a food processor, pulse cilantro, peanuts, brown sugar, and juice until finely chopped; add to slow cooker. Cover and cook 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over rice, with yogurt, jalapeno, cilantro, chopped peanuts, and lime wedges.
