Spiced Coconut Chicken Rice

Name: Spiced Coconut Chicken Rice
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1½ cups basmati rice; 2 Tbsp. grapeseed or vegetable oil; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1½ lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs (6–8); 1 tsp. ground turmeric; ½ tsp. cayenne pepper; 2½ tsp. kosher salt, divided; 1 13.5-oz. can unsweetened coconut milk; ½ bunch Tuscan kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves thinly sliced crosswise into strips (about 2 cups); Store-bought sliced pickled red chiles (optional); Lime wedges (for serving)