Chicken Sambal

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Basmati Rice:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 onion, finely chopped 

1 1/2 cups basmati rice (or any long-grain white rice) 

1 cup chicken broth 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 

Chicken Sambal:

1/4 cup ponzu sauce or soy sauce

1/4 cup sambal (Asian chili sauce)

1/4 cup light brown sugar 

1 tablespoon fish sauce 

1 pound bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 2 breasts), halved crosswise 

1 pound bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4 large thighs) 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

1 tablespoon melted coconut oil 

1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion (about 1 medium onion) 

3 tablespoons minced garlic (3 to 4 cloves) 

2 tablespoons minced lemongrass (1 stalk) 

1 tablespoon grated galangal (a 1-inch piece) or ginger 

One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 

Lime wedges, chopped scallions and cilantro, for garnish