Hibachi Chicken (One Pan 30-Minute Dinner!) - Wholesome Yum (2024)

The hibachi chicken recipes I’ve tried at Japanese steakhouses might not be exactly authentic (I’m looking at you, Benihana hibachi chicken!), but they sure taste amazing nonetheless. I love recreating my favorite restaurant meals at home, so that’s exactly what I did with this hibachi chicken recipe. With an easy marinade, similar to honey garlic chicken, and high-heat cooking technique, you can learn how to make hibachi chicken that tastes like it came straight out of a restaurant… all in 30 minutes with one pan!

Why You’ll Love This Hibachi Chicken Recipe

• Delicious Asian flavors
• Tender chicken & veggies
• The best fried rice
• No waiting for a marinade
• One pan for easy cleanup
• Simple, natural ingredients
• Done in just 30 minutes
• Perfect for a quick weeknight meal

What Is Hibachi Chicken?

Hibachi chicken is a Japanese dish that typically consists of chicken and vegetables cooked on a hibachi grill. The chicken is marinated in a soy sauce based marinade, and then stir fried over high heat. It’s often served with rice or noodles, and a creamy yum yum sauce or spicy mayo.

This easy hibachi chicken recipe combines the ingredients during the cooking process instead of waiting for a hibachi chicken marinade, which means it’s faster! It uses a similar approach to chicken broccoli stir fry, Hunan beef, and cauliflower chicken fried rice, but with extra mouthwatering sides (including easy fried rice!) for a complete dinner.

Ingredients & Substitutions

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for homemade hibachi chicken what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

Hibachi Chicken:

• Olive Oil – Used for sauteing the chicken. Avocado oil and coconut oil would work instead of olive oil. You will also need oil for the fried rice and hibachi vegetables.
• Chicken – I used boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you could also use boneless skinless chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
• Butter – Adds flavor. I use unsalted butter because I like to control the amount of salt. You will need butter for the chicken, rice, and veggies.
• Coconut Aminos– Similar to soy sauce, coconut aminos adds a sweet and savory flavor to the dish. You will need it for the chicken, fried rice, and vegetables. You could use another soy sauce substitute or low sodium soy sauce instead.
• Seasonings – I kept it simple with just salt and pepper, but you can add garlic powder, paprika, and/or ground ginger for more flavor. Add cayenne pepper if you like a little kick.

Fried Rice:

• Frozen Vegetables – I used frozen peas and carrots — a classic in fried rice. You could use fresh vegetables as well.
• Garlic– Although optional, I highly recommend adding fresh garlic to this chicken hibachi recipe. It enhances the delicious flavors of the dish. You can also substitute the 2 cloves fresh garlic with 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
• Eggs – For classic flavor, texture, and protein.
• Cooked White Rice– Any kind of cooked rice works! You can use medium grain white rice, long grain rice (which is lower in starch), jasmine rice, basmati rice, or for a lighter option, cauliflower rice.
• Toasted Sesame Oil– Adds a finishing touch of flavor. It’s totally optional, but makes this dish taste like restaurant-style fried rice. Don’t use it for sauteing as it can’t withstand high heat; just add towards the end.

Hibachi Vegetables:

• Zucchini– You can also use other varieties of summer squash.
• Onion– I used a yellow onion because they caramelize nicely and have a mild flavor with a hint of sweetness. White onions or red onions would also work.
• Mushrooms– I used cremini mushrooms, which are sometimes called “baby bella mushrooms” at the store. You could substitute white button mushrooms or portobello mushrooms in this chicken hibachi recipe.

How To Make Hibachi Chicken

This section shows how to cook hibachi chicken, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.

Hibachi Chicken:

1. Combine ingredients. Heat olive oil in alarge skilletover medium heat. Add diced chicken breast, butter, and coconut aminos or soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook. Stir and cook until the hibachi chicken is cooked through.
3. Transfer. Move chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm. Wipe out the skillet to use for the fried rice.

Fried Rice:

1. Saute peas and carrots. In the same skillet, heat more olive oil over medium-high heat. Add frozen peas and carrots. Saute until soft.
2. Add garlic. If using, add minced garlic. Saute until fragrant.

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3. Scramble. Push the vegetables to the side of the pan. Crack eggs into the middle of the skillet and scramble until fully cooked.
4. Fry the rice. Add cooked rice, butter, and coconut aminos or soy sauce. Cook fried rice until warm.
5. Finish. Mix in the toasted sesame oil, if using. Move the rice to a plate with the hibachi chicken and cover to keep warm. Wipe down the skillet to use for the vegetables.

Hibachi Vegetables:

1. Saute vegetables. In the same skillet, heat more olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, onions, mushrooms, butter, and coconut aminos or soy sauce. Saute the vegetables until browned and soft.

Plating:

1. Assemble. Arrange the chicken, fried rice, and vegetables on a plate.
2. Garnish. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds for garnish if desired.
3. Serve with sauce. Serve this hibachi chicken dinner withAsian spicy mayo for dipping.

Storage Instructions

• Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Meal prep: Since this dish can easily store in the refrigerator or the freezer, it would make a great make-ahead meal.
• Reheat: For best results, reheat the hibachi chicken, vegetables, and rice separately. Use a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat, with a little oil added. The microwave also works.
• Freeze: Leftovers can store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stove.

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