Hibachi Chicken is a flavorful, easy to make dinner that my whole family loves. Inspired by my daughter’s favorite restaurant dinner, this homemade Hibachi Chicken recipe is much healthier and works perfectly for the 21 Day Fix and WW. There’s even a homemade Yum Yum sauce recipe included for dipping! This post contains affiliate links for products I’m obsessed with.
This Homemade Hibachi recipe is inspired by daughter’s upcoming birthday. Hibachi chicken is one of her favorite meals, and actually the meal that led her to love zucchini (finally, lol!).
For anyone else with a March baby…I still get anxiety when I think about last year and how basically on her birthday, life as we know it, changed overnight.
For her birthday dinner, we were supposed to go out to her favorite Hibachi restaurant and she also had a birthday party planned with ten of her closest friends. Obviously all of this was canceled.
I know these are not big problems, and we are lucky to have our health…but my momma heart still hurts when I think about it all and how her face fell when I broke the news to her.
But like the amazing girl she is, she took it in stride and here we are, one year later, and about to celebrate her 11th birthday (how? just how?) Still no party, but we will definitely celebrate in all the ways that matter. Oh – and there will definitely be Hibachi Chicken on the menu!
Hibachi Chicken
We have made this Hibachi Chicken a LOT over the past year and I am so excited to finally bring you this recipe.
With this super easy copycat recipe, you’ll bring the delicious flavors of the restaurant right into your own kitchen. As a big fan of hibachi restaurants, I must admit, this recipe holds it’s own!
And my version of hibachi chicken is certainly healthier! Made with fresh veggies like mushrooms and zucchini, this entree is packed with nutrients and protein.
My husband’s favorite part? The homemade Yum Yum sauce! It’s made with all natural ingredients, so you’ll love drizzling (or dipping) your hibachi chicken and veggies with that seriously addictive sauce.
Ingredients for Healthy Hibachi Chicken
- chicken breasts – Tenderloins also work! I love the organic, free range chicken from Butcher Box. As long as your choice of chicken is boneless and skinless, it’ll be perfect for this recipe. Want to switch it up? This recipe is awesome with steak, shrimp, or even a combo of proteins!
- olive oil – I used olive oil, but avocado oil is also delish in this recipe.
- sesame oil – This ingredient isn’t just a good addition to this recipe for taste, it’s also a healthy fat!
- butter – Use an unsalted butter to avoid excess sodium or dairy free butter if you avoid milk products.
- onion – White or yellow onions are the best in this hibachi recipe.
- baby bella mushrooms – Mushrooms are rich in vitamin B! But if you aren’t a fan, you can sub a different veggie like sugar snap peas or broccoli
- zucchini – Zucchini has a TON of vitamins! It’s especially rich in vitamin A. Again, you can sub this for your favorite veggie
- garlic – Garlic is extremely flavorful and delicious, all while being incredibly low in calories. Toss some extra garlic in there if you love the flavor it provides!
- coconut aminos – This is the BEST healthy alternative for soy sauce out there.
- lemon juice – This is optional, but highly recommended for more natural flavor.
- salt and pepper – Just a sprinkle of Himalayan salt and a crack of fresh black pepper is all you need to season this fresh dinner.
What is Yum Yum Sauce?
If you’ve never had yum yum sauce, or shrimp sauce as it’s sometimes called, you are missing out! It’s a yummy white sauce that is served with shrimp, steak, and chicken at Hibachi restaurants. I also love ginger sauce and plan to get that recipe on the blog soon, but when I asked on instagram, you guys seem to LOVE your Yum Yum Sauce. So, a healthier homemade yum yum sauce is here!
Ingredients for Homemade Yum Yum Sauce
- mayonnaise – Regular or olive oil mayo both work perfectly for this sauce
- ketchup – Use a naturally sweetened ketchup to avoid a lot of sugar and keep this dish FIX approved. If you are following a Paleo or Whole 30 diet, use a compatible ketchup.
- butter – Sub dairy free butter or ghee if you need to
- rice or apple cider vinegar – Use whichever vinegar you have in your pantry. Rice is more traditional, but ACV will be just as yummy.
- paprika – This seasoning provides the pretty orange color of the sauce, and a perfect amount of flavor.
- garlic powder – Just a little bit of this seasoning perfectly compliments the paprika.
- salt – A pinch is all you need to emphasize the other flavors in this sauce.
How to Make the Best Hibachi Chicken
1. Heat a pan or wok over medium high heat and add the olive oil and sesame oil.
2. Add the diced chicken and lemon juice to the pan, and cook until no longer pink.
3. In the last minute of cook time, add the butter and coconut aminos to the chicken.
4. Allow the sauce to thicken, then remove the chicken and sauce from the pan. Set the chicken and sauce aside.
5. Add the remaining olive oil and sesame oil to the skillet over medium high heat.
6. Sprinkle the vegetables with salt and pepper.
7. Cook the veggies until they’re caramelized and tender.
8. Add the coconut aminos and garlic in the last minute or so of cook time.
9. Stir the chicken back into the skillet with the vegetables.
10. Serve with the yum yum sauce, and enjoy!
How long will hibachi chicken and veggie stay fresh?
In an airtight container in the refrigerator, this delicious meal will stay fresh for up to 4 days. When you’re ready to enjoy your leftovers, I recommend reheating the food on the skillet for just a few minutes. I love this for lunches but honestly, we rarely have leftovers.
Can I make this meal spicy?
If you want to kick things up a notch by adding some extra heat, try adding sriracha or crushed red pepper to the sauce mixture! You could also drizzle a hot sauce like Sriracha on top of your meal with the yum yum sauce.
What can I serve this Hibachi Chicken with?
I love making Brown Rice or Quinoa with this recipe, but it would also be delish with some homemade fried rice.
For a low carb version, serve with some Cauliflower Rice.
Looking for more Restaurant Inspired Meals? Check out these recipes:
Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps | PF Changs Copy Cat Lettuce Wraps
Healthy Chicken Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
Instant Pot Ramen Noodles | Gluten Free Ramen Noodles
Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli
Hibachi Chicken
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Hibachi Chicken is a flavorful, easy to make dinner that my whole family loves. Inspired by my daughter’s favorite restaurant dinner, this homemade Hibachi Chicken recipe is much healthier and works perfectly for the 21 Day Fix and WW. There’s even a homemade Yum Yum sauce recipe included for dipping!
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Veggies
1 1/2 lb pound Chicken tenderloins or breasts, (I love Butcher Box Chicken) diced and seasoned with salt and pepper
2 tsp olive oil, divided use
1 tsp sesame oil, divided use
2 Tbsp butter, divided use
1/4 large onion or ½ small, cut into thick slices
2 cups (8oz) of sliced baby bella mushrooms
2 cups (about 1 large or 2 small) chopped zucchini
2 cloves of garlic, minced
3 ½ Tbsp coconut aminos, divided use
1 tsp fresh lemon juice, optional
salt
pepper
Yum Yum Sauce
1/2 cup Mayo
1 T plus 1 tsp naturally sweetened ketchup
1 tsp rice or apple cider vinegar
1 tsp melted butter
1/2 – 1 tsp paprika
1/2– 1 tsp garlic powder
sprinkle of salt
Instructions
- Prep your yum yum sauce by mixing all the ingredients together, then placing your sauce in the fridge to chill and allow the flavors to meld together.
- Be sure you have your chicken and veggies diced before starting as this meal cooks quickly!
- Heat a pan or wok over medium high heat and add 1 tsp of olive oil, and ½ tsp of sesame oil. Add in diced chicken and lemon juice (if you have it) and cook until no longer pink.
- In the last minute or so of cook time, add in 1 Tbsp of butter and 3 Tbsp of coconut aminos. Allow sauce to thicken a bit, then remove chicken and sauce from the pan and set aside to keep warm.
- In the same pan, add in the remaining 1 tsp of olive oil and ½ teaspoon of sesame oil and set to medium high heat. Sprinkle veggies with salt and pepper. Cook until they are caramelized and tender, adding in garlic, 1 Tbsp butter and ½ tsp coconut aminos for the last minute of cooktime.
- You can add the chicken into your veggies at this point, or if you have picky eaters, then serve the chicken and veggies separate.
- Serve with Yum Yum sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Recipe makes 4 servings [Can divide into 6 servings for WW, to reduce amount of points- see below]
21 Day Fix Container Counts: 1 RED, 1 GREEN, 2 TSP, 1 ORANGE (per serving) [Orange is the yum yum sauce. If you don’t use it, don’t count the orange container]
WW [4 servings]: Green – 11 points, Blue – 8 points, Purple – 8 points (per serving, chicken + sauce); Green – 7 points, Blue – 4 points, Green – 4 points (per serving, chicken only)
WW [6 servings]: Green – 8 points, Blue – 6 points, Green – 6 points (per serving, chicken + sauce); Green – 5 points, Blue – 3 points, Purple – 3 points (per serving, chicken only)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of pan
Keywords: Hibachi Chicken, Hibachi Chicken Recipe, Yum Yum Sauce, Homemade Yum Yum Sauce, Yum Yum Sauce Recipe
Jenn says
This looks so good! Do you know the calorie count for this?
Nancylynn says
Thank you! No, I only count 21 Day Fix containers and WW points on this blog. But MyFitnessPal has been a great resource for other readers to find this information! Hope that helps!
Ashlie says
Another winner! I put this one off for awhile because it wasn’t instant pot haha but so glad I made it! The whole family loved it and the yum yum sauce was a hit, too! Thank you!
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