Baked Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

reduced-sodium soy sauce

light brown sugar, packed

to 5 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed

ground ginger

to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

water

corn starch

minute rice

canned pineapple chunks or tidbits in juice, do not drain

medium/large red bell pepper, diced into small pieces

low-sodium chicken broth

to 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce, optional and to taste

thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 4 breasts

or 3 green onions, cut into small segments on the bias

sesame seeds, optional for garnishing