Preheat oven to 400F.
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper, then brush generously with red curry paste onto both sides.
In a hot oven-proof pan, add oil and sear the chicken over medium heat for 5 minutes. Flip and sear for 2-3 minutes.
Move chicken to edges and add oil to center, sautéing shallots for 2 minutes, then add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass and stir until fragrant.
Add fish sauce, chicken broth, coconut milk, sugar, salt, and rice and bring to a simmer.
Cover tightly, place in the oven, and bake for 40 minutes.
Serve in bowls with fresh lime juice, chilis, fresh basil or cilantro, and optional peanuts.
