Pre-heat oven to 400F.
Pat the chicken dry and generously salt and pepper both sides of chicken. Rub or brush red curry paste on both sides of the chicken.
In a hot oven-proof pan or large skillet (3-quart), add oil and sear chicken on both sides over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes; turn over and sear the undersides for 2-3 minutes. Move the seared chicken to the edges of the pan. Add more oil to the center and saute shallots for 2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass and saute for about 1 minute.
Add fish sauce, chicken broth, coconut milk, sugar, salt, rice, and lime leaves, stir a little, and bring to a simmer.
Cover with a lid or tightly with foil, place the skillet in the hot oven and bake for 40 minutes.
Drizzle lime juice on top and garnish with chilis, fresh basil and cilantro.
