Hibachi Chicken
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This recipe for Hibachi Chicken makes flavorful chicken bites that are tender and perfectly cooked. And the seasoning is delicious! You’ll love this quick and easy dinner.
Easy Hibachi Chicken Recipe
These pan fried chicken bites are yummy in so many meals. You can serve them on their own or add them to salads, pasta, or protein bowls. For an easy weeknight dinner, cook up quick ramen noodles and top them with (warmed) frozen vegetables and this Hibachi chicken. So simple, healthy, and filling!
The chicken gets its flavor from garlic, soy sauce, and mirin. This simple marinade adds so much bright flavor to the dish. It coats the chicken and cooks up golden brown. You’ll love how easy it is to make this skillet chicken dish.
Love cooking chicken on the stovetop? There are so many ways to add a burst of flavor. Check out these recipes: Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice, Easy Mexican Chicken Fajitas Recipe, or Pan Fried Chicken Drumsticks.
How To Make Hibachi Chicken
Prep your chicken by cutting it into small pieces. Heat a frying pan on high and add butter.
Once the butter melts, add the garlic and cook for about a minute, stirring. Then add in chicken and mix together.
Pour soy sauce and mirin into a small bowl or liquid measuring cup. Whisk with a fork until combined. Set aside while the chicken is cooking.
Stir chicken and cook until it has lightly browned. Then add sauce to pan. Mix together chicken pieces and sauce.
Continue cooking until chicken is cooked through and sauce has reduced and thickened. Total cooking time will be around 7 minutes.
Turn off the heat and move chicken to a serving plate. It’s ready to enjoy!
Cooking Tips
- Cooking time can vary depending on size of chicken pieces and heat of pan
- While chicken is cooking, keep an eye on it to watch for signs of burning
- You can check if chicken is cooked through by slicing a piece. There should be no pink in the center
What Are Hibachi Seasonings?
Seasonings used frequently in Hibachi cooking include garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, and teriyaki sauce.
Does Hibachi Use Butter Or Oil?
Typically, Hibachi meats, vegetables, and rice are cooked in butter, not oil. This adds a smooth, rich flavor.
Is Hibachi Chicken healthy?
Yes, generally speaking, Hibachi Chicken is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Of course, this depends on the sauce that you serve with it. But overall, Hibachi Chicken is a lean protein that makes a delicious main course.
What To Serve With Hibachi Chicken
This chicken is delicious with complimentary side dishes like Asian Spicy Sesame Cucumber Salad Recipe, Broccoli Fried Rice Recipe, and Sautéed Green Beans Recipe.
And for dessert… how about some easy, no bake recipes? Try Coconut Balls – Healthy No-Bake Coconut Truffles Recipe, S’mores In The Microwave, and Microwave Cinnamon Apple Slices.
More Chicken Dinners To Try
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast In The Air Fryer
Bone-In Chicken Breast Roasted
Chicken Tortilla Soup In The Instant Pot
Hibachi Chicken
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lb chicken cut into small pieces
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp mirin
Instructions
- Prep your chicken by cutting it into small pieces.
- Heat a frying pan on high and add butter.
- Once the butter melts, add the garlic and cook for about a minute, stirring.
- Then add in chicken and mix together.
- Pour soy sauce and mirin into a small bowl or liquid measuring cup. Whisk with a fork until combined. Set aside while the chicken is cooking.
- Stir chicken and cook until it has lightly browned. Then add sauce to pan. Mix together chicken pieces and sauce.
- Continue cooking until chicken is cooked through and sauce has reduced and thickened. Total cooking time will be around 7 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and move chicken to a serving plate. It's ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Cooking time can vary depending on size of chicken pieces and heat of pan
- While chicken is cooking, keep an eye on it to watch for signs of burning
- You can check if chicken is cooked through by slicing a piece. There should be no pink in the center
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