Hibachi Chicken Bowls

These Hibachi Chicken Bowls feature juicy, sesame soy chicken with fried rice and sautéed veggies. If you love Benihana and Kobé Japanese steakhouses, you’ll enjoy these bowls inspired by those restaurants! This recipe is super easy and perfect for an incredibly delicious lunch or dinner with flair and also for meal prepping!

Bowl-style foods forever and ever! Listen, after receiving great reviews from readers about the Hibachi Steak Bowls, I knew we needed to spin the block. That is, running the recipe back, but make it with chicken! This hibachi chicken bowl recipe is inspired by hibachi-style cuisine from Japanese culture. I know how much you all love easy yet elevated meals, and this one is just that!

Why You’ll Love These Bowls

Here’s why we’re obsessed with this recipe, y’all:

• FLAVORRRR: I love recipes of culture because most of them don’t play when it comes to being loaded with flavor. This hibachi chicken bowl recipe promises just that. From the chicken itself to the accompaniments, every inch of this dish is loaded with big-time flavor that you’ll appreciate.
• WE GOT HIBACHI AT HOME: Yup, skip the takeout and such because you can achieve a restaurant-quality meal from the comfort of your own home.
• EASY YET ELEVATED: Don’t fret, this one comes together so simply, it’s fuss-free for sure. However, while it may be easy, the vibes of it all still give elevated deliciousness with plenty of showstopper flair.

Sesame Soy Chicken 🤩

It all starts with a batch of Sesame Soy Chicken! The flavors of soy, sesame, and a few others create an umami-bomb, deeply infused chicken. A simple blend of ingredients to marinate the chicken turns into a glossy, flavorful sauce.

This chicken is incredibly juicy and tender and super succulent, mmm.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

(Note: the full ingredients list, including measurements, is provided in the recipe card directly below.)

• Chicken thighs: The boneless/skinless variety; juicier chicken with greater flavor.
• Marinade components: Soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, five spice powder, and red pepper flakes.
• Butter & olive oil: For sautéing.
• Veggies: Carrot, zucchini, and mushrooms.
• Garlic powder & salt/pepp: Simple spices for the veg.
• To finish the bowls: Fried rice (homemade or store-bought) and Yum Yum sauce.

How To Make Hibachi Chicken Bowls:

(Note: please see the recipe card directly below for the complete written instructions.)

1. Prep & cook Sesame Soy Chicken.
2. Sauté veggies. In a wok or large skillet, heat the butter and sesame oil over medium heat. When hot, add the carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms. Cook the veggies until tender and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Season the veggies with garlic powder and salt/pepper- to taste.
3. Build the hibachi chicken bowls & serve. Evenly divide the cooked sesame soy chicken and sautéed veggies into shallow bowls, along with cooked fried rice. Finish off the bowls with a drizzle of Yum Yum sauce (or feel free to serve it on the side) to complete these hibachi chicken bowls. Dig in and enjoy ya life! 👅

Recipe Notes & More:

• Store-bought Yum Yum Sauce is typically found in the international section of your local grocery store (near the Asian goods).
• Fried rice note. To keep the easy theme rolling for this hibachi chicken recipe, I like to use store-bought fried rice that just needs to be heated. It’s available in the freezer section of grocery stores- I love the InnovAsian brand! Otherwise, feel free to make your own or use your preferred choice of rice here.

These Hibachi Chicken Bowls are just so good, peeps. We love bowl-inspiration over this way and I know you’ll enjoy. Be sure to tag @butterbeready in your BBR recipe creations, I sure love to see it when you do. Until next time! 🤟🏾

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• Southern Pot Roast
• Braised Pork Al Pastor
• Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken
• Pork Tenderloin w/ Dijon Sauce
• Hamburger Steaks w/ Gravy
• Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

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Recipe by: Quin Liburd- Butter Be Ready

Photography by: Ashley McLaughlin