Cookwith - Vietnamese-Inspired Caramel Chicken with Roasted Pineapple & Lime

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup coconut aminos (or gluten-free tamari)
• 2 tbsp fish sauce (ensure gluten-free label)
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar or light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp avocado oil (or neutral oil)
• 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
• 1/2 fresh pineapple, cut into bite-sized chunks
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 1 small Fresno chili, thinly sliced (optional, for heat)
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped (optional, for topping)
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• Steamed jasmine rice (gluten-free, for serving)