Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon butter or sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, mirin, or hoisin sauce
Optional Yum-Yum Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 tablespoon Sriracha sauce or ketchup
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon mirin (optional)
1–2 tablespoons water
Instructions
1. Prepare the sauces: In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, teriyaki or mirin, and a pinch of pepper. Set aside.
2. Heat butter or sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
3. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Sear until browned.
4. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat each piece. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly and the chicken to develop a light char.
5. Drizzle with sesame oil before removing from heat. Serve with hibachi rice, noodles, or sautéed vegetables.
For Yum-Yum Sauce:
1. Combine mayonnaise, melted butter, Sriracha or ketchup, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, sugar, and mirin if using. Add water to reach desired consistency.
2. Serve alongside the chicken as a dipping sauce.
Notes
🧄 Use fresh garlic and ginger to enhance the dish’s natural flavors.
🔥 Utilize a wok or cast iron skillet for optimal heat distribution and searing.
🌡️ Cooking on high heat ensures the chicken absorbs the sauce and browns beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Resting Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg