Description
The hibachi chicken recipe brings restaurant-style flavor straight to your stovetop with minimal effort. Juicy, tender chicken cooked over high heat with soy sauce, sesame oil, and butter creates a savory, umami-rich dish that tastes just like your favorite Japanese steakhouse entrée.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-size chunks and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Once hot, add the chicken and sear for 2–3 minutes before flipping.
- Add soy sauce and stir until caramelized.
- Pour in sesame oil and stir, then melt in the butter.
- Mix everything well and serve immediately with hibachi sides.
Notes
Swap chicken breast for thighs for more flavor. Use coconut aminos for a low-sodium version. Ghee works as a butter substitute. Add garlic or lemon for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: hibachi chicken, Japanese dinner, skillet chicken, easy hibachi, Benihana copycat