Hibachi Grilled Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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Juicy grilled chicken breasts glazed with a savory garlic butter sauce, inspired by hibachi techniques. This Japanese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, finely minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 5 cloves finely minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
Step 4: Once chicken is cooked, reduce heat to low and pour garlic butter sauce over the chicken. Spoon sauce over chicken for 2 minutes to glaze.
Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped green onions on top and serve immediately.