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Hibachi Chicken

This easy hibachi chicken recipe brings restaurant flavor home with tender chicken, garlic, ginger, and a savory glaze.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Chicken Entree
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Servings: 4
Calories: 323kcal

Equipment

  • 1 wok or large frying pan

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size cubes
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger finely grated
  • 2 tablespoon sake or dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoon green onions thinly sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into even bite size pieces. Pat the chicken pieces with paper towels to make sure it is dry. Season lightly with black pepper.
  • In a large cast-iron skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes and sear for 3–4 minutes until lightly golden.
  • Push the chicken to one side. Add butter, garlic, and ginger. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, then mix into the chicken pieces. Pour in the sake (or wine) and let it sizzle, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Add soy sauce and teriyaki sauce. Toss chicken until glazed and cooked through (about 2–3 more minutes). Chicken is fully cooked when juices run clear and the internal temperatre is 165F when checked with a meat thermometer. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Serve the chicken with side dishes like fried rice, noodles or veggies.
  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts. Cooking time is a few more minutes. 
  • Pat the chicken very dry: Any moisture will prevent browning and caramelisation. This step is key to getting those golden, slightly crispy edges.
  • Use a hot pan: A cast-iron skillet or wok works best. Let it heat up properly before adding oil—this helps sear the chicken quickly without steaming it.
  • Add green onions and sesame seeds right before serving so they stay fresh and crisp.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 833mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg