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Hibachi Chicken

Sizzling Hibachi Chicken: Easy Homemade Delight for Dinner

Enjoy this Hibachi Chicken recipe, a quick and flavorful dish that brings restaurant-quality taste to your home.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Juicier than chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil (Canola or Vegetable) For cooking
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce For umami flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar For sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar For acidity
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil Added off heat
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Carrot Sliced
  • 1 cup Onion Sliced
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Sliced
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Sliced
  • 1 cup Zucchini Sliced
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 tablespoon Butter For glossy finish
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce For finishing
  • 2 tablespoons Light Mayo For mustard sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon For mustard sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar For mustard sauce

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix all hibachi glaze ingredients except toasted sesame oil in a small bowl. Prepare mustard sauce by whisking mayo, Dijon, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in another bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of neutral oil.
Cooking Vegetables
  1. Add sliced carrots and cook for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
  2. Add onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms, cooking each for about 2 minutes.
  3. Finish with zucchini for 2-3 minutes, season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper, then transfer to a plate.
Cooking Chicken
  1. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil and raise the heat to high.
  2. Add chicken thighs in a single layer, sear for 2-3 minutes undisturbed.
  3. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until mostly cooked through, then set aside.
Glazing Chicken
  1. Return chicken to the skillet and pour in the prepared glaze. Allow to bubble for 1-3 minutes until glossy.
  2. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water.
Finishing
  1. Lower the heat, add butter and dash of soy sauce, toss until butter melts.
  2. Stir in toasted sesame oil off heat just before serving.
Serving
  1. Add cooked vegetables back to skillet, serve over steamed rice, drizzle with mustard sauce, and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are prepped before starting to maintain pace of cooking. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding and achieve proper searing.

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