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Hibachi Chicken recipe

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Hibachi chicken is a quick and flavorful Japanese-style dish made with bite-size chicken cooked over high heat with garlic, soy sauce, butter, and sesame oil. It’s a restaurant-style favorite you can make easily at home with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size cubes
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil (or a mix of sesame and neutral oil)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2–3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional vegetables:
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms, halved
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • For serving:
  • Cooked white or fried rice
  • Yum Yum sauce (optional)
  • Lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and swirl to coat.
  3. Add chicken in a single layer, allowing it to sear without overcrowding. Let cook undisturbed for 1–2 minutes, then flip and continue cooking until browned and mostly cooked through.
  4. Add butter and minced garlic to the pan. Stir to coat the chicken, then add soy sauce and toss to coat again. Let the sauce reduce slightly. Cook until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. In the same pan (or separately), add a little more oil or butter and sauté vegetables until tender-crisp. Season with a dash of soy sauce, salt, or pepper.
  6. Return chicken to the pan with vegetables and toss everything together. Remove from heat.
  7. Serve over rice with a drizzle of yum yum sauce or a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier results.Velveting: Marinate chicken briefly with soy sauce and cornstarch for extra tenderness.Make it spicy with chili flakes or sriracha.For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.Yum Yum sauce: Mix mayo, ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, paprika, and garlic powder to taste.

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