Preheat oven to 350°F.
Pat chicken dry and rub with salt, pepper, and lime zest.
Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
Sear chicken skin-side down for 6–7 minutes until golden and crisp.
Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low.
Sauté shallot, garlic, ginger, and chilies for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in rice and green onions; toast for 2–3 minutes.
Add lime juice, chicken broth, coconut milk, and fish sauce.
Bring to a simmer.
Nestle chicken back into the rice, skin-side up.
Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
Uncover and bake another 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and skin is crisp.
Fluff the rice, top with cilantro, and serve hot.
