Slow Cooker Coconut Curry with Creamy Coconut Milk and Spices

Ingredients

• 1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 400 ml canned coconut milk, shaken well
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 cm piece of fresh ginger, grated
• 2 to 3 tablespoons curry powder, to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon chili powder, optional
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup baby spinach or kale
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Sliced jalapeños, optional
• Cooked basmati rice or warm naan
• Natural yogurt, optional