Description
This Hibachi Chicken with Fried Rice and Vegetables delivers the sizzling flavors of a Japanese steakhouse right to your kitchen. Juicy chicken, fluffy fried rice, and tender-crisp veggies are cooked in garlic butter and soy sauce for a savory, satisfying meal that’s better than takeout!
Ingredients
Units
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- For the Hibachi Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice or yum yum sauce for serving
- For the Fried Rice:
- 3 cups cooked and chilled white rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup green peas (frozen and thawed)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- For the Vegetables:
- 1 zucchini, halved and sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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- Make the chicken:
- Heat oil in a skillet or flat griddle over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sear until browned.
- Add garlic, soy sauce, and butter; stir-fry until chicken is cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Prepare the veggies:
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Add zucchini, onions, and mushrooms.
- Stir-fry with soy sauce until tender-crisp (about 5–6 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the fried rice:
- Push veggies to the side or use a separate pan. Melt butter and add eggs, scrambling until just set.
- Add rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir well and toss in peas, carrots, and green onions. Cook until heated through and slightly crisp.
- Assemble and serve:
- Plate the fried rice, veggies, and chicken side-by-side or in layers.
- Drizzle with extra soy sauce or serve with yum yum sauce.
Notes
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- Use day-old rice for the best fried rice texture.
- Add a dash of mirin or sake for more authentic hibachi flavor.
- Swap in shrimp, steak, or tofu for different protein options.
- Serve with a side of yum yum sauce or ginger sauce for dipping.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
