Description
Sizzling air fryer hibachi chicken & vegetables brings Japanese steakhouse magic right to home kitchens. Crispy, tender chicken with perfectly caramelized vegetables promises a restaurant-quality meal you can easily create without complicated techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (or thighs), boneless, skinless, bite-sized pieces
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- ½ onion, sliced
- ½ cup carrots, julienned
- 2 tbsps butter, melted
- 2 tbsps green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for chicken)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for vegetables)
- 2 tbsps soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (for chicken)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (for vegetables)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (for sauce)
- ½ tsp ginger powder (for chicken)
- ½ tsp ginger powder (for sauce)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper (for chicken)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (for vegetables)
- Yum Yum Sauce or Spicy Mayo (for dipping)
- Cooked rice or cauliflower rice (for a low-carb option)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Thoroughly coat chicken pieces with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and black pepper. Allow flavors to meld for 5-10 minutes while preparing vegetables.
- Vegetable Preparation: Combine zucchini, mushrooms, onion, and carrots with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper, ensuring even seasoning.
- Chicken Cooking Process: Heat air fryer to 375F (190C). Arrange chicken in a single layer and cook for 10-12 minutes, rotating midway, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165F/75C).
- Vegetable Roasting: Transfer seasoned vegetables to air fryer, cooking at 375F for 7-8 minutes, shaking basket halfway to ensure uniform crispness.
- Hibachi Sauce Creation: Whisk melted butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and ginger powder to create a rich, aromatic coating.
- Final Assembly: Toss cooked chicken and vegetables in prepared sauce, ensuring complete coverage. Plate and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve alongside rice or cauliflower rice, accompanied by Yum Yum Sauce or Spicy Mayo.
Notes
- Let chicken sit in marinade for at least 10 minutes to enhance flavor penetration and tenderize meat.
- Use meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165F/75C without overcooking, preventing dry texture.
- Avoid overcrowding air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispy vegetable edges.
- Swap soy sauce with coconut aminos for gluten-free version or use tofu for vegetarian alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg