Pineapple Chicken Bowls (No Soy Sauce!) – Tropical, Sweet & Savory - SCRATCH CRAFTED MEALS

Ingredients

• 1 ripe pineapple, halved and scooped (use 1 cup of chopped flesh)
• 1 cup cooked jasmine or basmati rice
• 2 boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
• 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
• ½ red onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp oil (avocado, canola, or sesame)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or green onion, for garnish
• Optional: sesame seeds, chopped cashews
• 2 tbsp pineapple juice (or orange juice)
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: ½ tsp Worcestershire or BBQ sauce (adds umami)
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for thickening)