Thai Baked Chicken and Rice

Name: Thai Baked Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs (see notes for bone-in); 1/4 cup red curry paste (we love Maesri Red curry paste) *adjust to taste, every brand has a varied spice level; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh or frozen lemongrass finely chopped or use lemongrass paste; 1 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 can coconut milk, full-fat; 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups jasmine rice uncooked; 6-8 Thai lime leaves (optional but so good- *see notes); 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus more wedges for serving