This Hibachi Chicken is just like the kind you get at Benihana – it's a delicious Japanese-inspired dish served with fried rice and sautéed vegetables. “Hibachi” is a type of grill used in Japanese cooking. It has an open-grate design, similar to a charcoal barbecue, but it’s made using cast iron. Modern hibachi grills are similar to large iron griddles. In North America, the term “hibachi” is also used to describe the style of cooking where the food is cooked in front of the guests. Hibachi chicken is simply a dish of chopped chicken that is cooked using this method. It’s usually made with sauteéd vegetables and
served over fried rice. While you probably won’t be cooking this on a large griddle in front of dinner guests, the flavors are just the same as what you would get at a hibachi restaurant! Take back your weekends and put dinner on the table in 20 minutes or less! Ingredient listWhile this ingredient list looks long, it all comes together relatively quickly and on one pan to boot! And the ingredients are straightforward – no running to the store for strange items. If you're looking to bring the restaurant experience home, you have to try this recipe! Here's what you need below (full ingredient amounts are at the end of this post): Hibachi Chicken
Mustard sauce
Sauteed vegetables
Fried rice
How to make hibachi chickenYou don't need to go to Benihana to enjoy hibachi chicken at home! Here's how you make it all on one pan:
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What is hibachi sauce made of?There are several different hibachi dipping sauces, but one of the most popular is mustard sauce. Hibachi sauce is a creamy, tangy sauce that’s used for hibachi chicken and beef. Some other popular hibachi sauces are: Ginger sauce – a thinner, spicier sauce that’s served with the mustard sauce at Benihana. How many calories in hibachi chicken?This meal serves four people, and there are 499 calories per serving – this includes the chicken, fried rice, side veggies and a serving of mustard sauce. By comparison, if you were to go to Benihana or a similar Teppanyaki restaurant, you'd be looking at about 1000 calories for everything listed in this recipe! What is the difference between hibachi and teriyaki chicken?Both hibachi chicken and teriyaki chicken are cooked the same – the meat is cut into bite-sized pieces and cooked over high heat in a sauce. The main difference between the two is the type of sauce that is used. Hibachi chicken is cooked in soy sauce, while teriyaki chicken is cooked with a sweet glaze made from soy sauce and other ingredients. Teriyaki chicken is also typically marinated before cooking, while hibachi chicken is not. Storing and reheatingStore everything in airtight containers and refrigerate. The cooked chicken should be used within 4-5 days but the fried rice will stay good for up to a week. Hibachi chicken is best reheated in a hot pan on the stove so everything stays moist and the vegetables crisp back up. You will want to make sure the chicken is heated all the way through. You can also reheat this dish in the microwave. Sprinkle water over the chicken first so the chicken doesn’t dry out. Freezing this dishFried rice freezes very well. Store in an airtight container or freezer-safe plastic bags for up to 6 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator overnight or toss it frozen right into the pan to reheat it. The cooked chicken and vegetables can also be frozen. Once they've been frozen they should be used within 3 months. Defrost the chicken in the refrigerator overnight and then make more of hibachi sauce to add to the pan when reheating. Want to Learn How to Meal Prep? Join Dinner Prep Pro!Our meal planning service removes the guesswork and helps you get dinner on the table in 15-20 minutes each night thanks to our prep ahead checklists. It takes just one hour of ingredient prep on a Sunday! More Asian-inspired chicken recipes
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Hibachi chicken
Mustard sauce
Sauteed vegetables
Fried rice
Calories: 499kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 37g (12%)Protein: 33g (66%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Cholesterol: 133mg (44%)Sodium: 2106mg (92%)Potassium: 855mg (24%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Vitamin A: 3056IU (61%)Vitamin C: 16mg (19%)Calcium: 53mg (5%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
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What sauce do hibachi chefs use on rice?Most often, Japanese hibachi restaurants use a blend of oil(s) and rice cooking wine with soy sauce. However, canola oil, cottonseed oil, and peanut oil are commonly used.
What is the seasoning that they use in hibachi?What seasoning do hibachi chefs use? The main component you'll find hibachi chefs using to flavor the meat and veggies is garlic. Soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds and ginger can also be used, depending on what they're cooking.
What sauce is used in hibachi?Hibachi chicken is cooked in soy sauce, while teriyaki chicken is cooked with a sweet glaze made from soy sauce and other ingredients.
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