Description
This quick and flavorful hibachi-style chicken is seared to perfection and paired with buttery sautéed vegetables. Serve it with fried rice and the classic yum yum sauce for a delicious Japanese steakhouse experience at home!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder (or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Hibachi Vegetables:
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
For the Yum Yum Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for spice)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp water (to thin it out)
Instructions
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Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken, then season with garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Sear for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Add butter and soy sauce, stirring to coat. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.
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Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same pan, add butter and sesame oil.
- Toss in the zucchini, onion, carrot, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until tender.
- Add soy sauce and garlic powder, stirring for another 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Make the Yum Yum Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, sriracha, garlic powder, paprika, melted butter, and water.
- Chill for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Plate the chicken and vegetables with white rice or fried rice.
- Drizzle with yum yum sauce and enjoy your homemade hibachi meal!
Notes
- Want extra flavor? Add a splash of teriyaki sauce or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- For more heat, increase the sriracha in the yum yum sauce.
- Pair with fried rice by sautéing cooked rice with butter, soy sauce, and scrambled eggs!