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Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
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Heat a large skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of oil, a turn of the pan.
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Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and brown well.
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Remove to plate and repeat for the remaining chicken.
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Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter, when it foams add the cumin and stir a few seconds.
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Then add the ginger, garlic, chiles and stir another 1 to 2 minutes.
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Puree the stock and chutney together in a blender or food processor.
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Then add the chutney mixture to the pan and combine with the tomatoes.
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Slide the chicken back in and turn to coat.
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Reduce the heat and simmer until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes more.
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Cool and store in the refrigerator for a make-ahead meal.
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To serve, reheat the chutney chicken on the stovetop over medium heat.
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Toast the coconut until golden brown and fragrant.
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Cook the rice to tender, according to package directions.
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Fluff the rice and add the coconut, almonds, lime juice and some salt and pepper.
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Serve shallow bowls of rice topped with the chutney chicken and garnish with scallions and cilantro.