If you love the sizzling flavors of Japanese steakhouse hibachi but don’t want to stand over a grill, this Sheet Pan Hibachi Chicken is the easiest way to bring those flavors right into your kitchen. Everything cooks together on one pan — juicy chicken, tender vegetables, and a savory garlic-soy butter that tastes just like your favorite hibachi restaurant.
This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because it’s simple, quick, and packed with flavor. The oven gives the chicken beautiful caramelization while the vegetables stay crisp-tender, just like traditional hibachi cooked on a hot flat top.
Serve it with fried rice, white rice, or noodles for a complete Japanese steakhouse-style dinner at home.
Why You’ll Love This Sheet Pan Hibachi
- Easy one-pan dinner
- Tastes like restaurant hibachi
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Perfect for meal prep
- Family friendly
What Is Hibachi Style Cooking?
Traditional hibachi cooking comes from Japanese teppanyaki grills where chefs cook meats and vegetables on a large hot flat top. The flavor usually comes from a simple combination of:
- Soy sauce
- Garlic
- Butter
- Ginger
- Sesame oil
This sheet pan version recreates those same bold flavors using the oven instead of a grill.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup mushrooms, halved
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Hibachi Garlic Butter
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Optional garnish:
- sesame seeds
- sliced green onions
How to Make Sheet Pan Hibachi
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Season the Chicken
In a bowl combine:
- soy sauce
- sesame oil
- melted butter
- garlic
- ginger
- brown sugar
Add the chicken pieces and toss until evenly coated.
3. Arrange on the Sheet Pan
Spread the chicken and vegetables across the sheet pan in a single layer.
Make sure the pan isn’t overcrowded so everything roasts instead of steams.
4. Roast
Bake for 15–18 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
5. Add the Hibachi Garlic Butter
While everything cooks, melt butter in a small pan and stir in garlic and soy sauce.
Drizzle the garlic butter over the sheet pan immediately after removing from the oven.
6. Garnish and Serve
Top with sesame seeds and green onions.
Serve with:
- fried rice
- steamed white rice
- lo mein noodles
Pro Tips for Restaurant-Style Hibachi Flavor
Use chicken thighs
They stay juicier and mimic steakhouse hibachi chicken.
Cook at high heat
425°F helps get that slightly charred hibachi flavor.
Don’t overcrowd the pan
Crowding causes steaming instead of roasting.
Finish with garlic butter
This is the secret flavor boost used by hibachi chefs.
Easy Hibachi Variations
Hibachi Steak
Swap chicken for cubed sirloin or ribeye.
Hibachi Shrimp
Add raw shrimp during the last 8 minutes of cooking.
Hibachi Chicken & Steak Combo
Use half chicken and half steak for a steakhouse combo dinner.
Spicy Hibachi
Add 1 teaspoon chili crisp or sriracha to the sauce.
Other Asian Inspired Meals You’ll Love
Sheet Pan Hibachi Chicken and Vegetables
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 SERVINGS 1x
Description
Easy sheet pan hibachi chicken with tender vegetables and garlic butter that tastes just like a Japanese steakhouse dinner. Everything roasts together on one pan for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 zucchini, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon melted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Hibachi Garlic Butter
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Optional Garnish
sesame seeds
sliced green onions
For Serving
plain white rice
yum yum sauce
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, melted butter, garlic, ginger and brown sugar.
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Add the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
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Spread the chicken, zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, onions and carrots across the sheet pan in a single layer.
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Roast for 15–18 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
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While the chicken cooks, melt butter in a small pan and stir in garlic and soy sauce to make the hibachi garlic butter.
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Remove the sheet pan from the oven and drizzle the garlic butter over the chicken and vegetables.
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Serve the hibachi chicken over plain white rice and drizzle with yum yum sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
Cooking at high heat helps mimic the slightly charred flavor of restaurant hibachi grills.
Chicken thighs will give the juiciest results.
Serve with fried rice, noodles, or steamed rice and yum yum sauce for the full Japanese steakhouse experience.
- Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 18 MINS
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, SHEET-PAN
- Cuisine: American, Japanese
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerate:
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat:
Warm in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
This recipe is also excellent for meal prep lunches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make hibachi on a sheet pan?
Yes! High heat roasting recreates the caramelized flavor you get from a hibachi grill.
What sauce do hibachi chefs use?
Most hibachi dishes use a mixture of soy sauce, butter, garlic, and sesame oil.
Can I make this with frozen vegetables?
Yes, but thaw and pat them dry first to avoid excess moisture.
Final Thoughts
This Sheet Pan Hibachi Chicken is one of the easiest ways to recreate the flavor of a Japanese steakhouse dinner at home. With juicy chicken, roasted vegetables, and rich garlic butter, it’s a fast and satisfying dinner that tastes like it came straight from the hibachi grill.
Once you try it, this recipe will quickly become a go-to weeknight meal for busy nights.
