Easy Air Fryer Hibachi Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken cubes and colorful vegetables air-fried with authentic hibachi flavors for a quick, satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
06 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
07 - 1 small yellow onion, sliced
08 - 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
09 - 1 cup broccoli florets
→ Hibachi Sauce
10 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
11 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp honey or sugar
14 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
15 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
16 - 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
→ Garnish
17 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
18 - Extra sesame seeds
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Toss chicken pieces with vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds in a separate bowl. Whisk until honey dissolves completely.
03 - Add zucchini, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, and broccoli to the seasoned chicken. Pour half the hibachi sauce over the mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces.
04 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes before cooking.
05 - Spread chicken and vegetables in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking. Chicken should reach internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables should be crisp-tender.
07 - Transfer cooked chicken and vegetables to a serving platter. Drizzle with remaining hibachi sauce, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Restaurant quality hibachi in your own kitchen without the expensive dinner bill
- The air fryer creates those gorgeous charred edges while keeping everything juicy inside
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- Crowding the air fryer basket will steam your food instead of giving you those coveted crispy edges
- The sauce reduces and concentrates in the air fryer, so taste it before adding more salt
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- Pat your chicken dry with paper towels before tossing with oil for better browning
- Let the cooked chicken rest for 2 minutes before tossing with the final sauce for maximum absorption