Hibachi-Style Grilled Chicken with Garlic Butter and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

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Juicy chicken thighs grilled hibachi-style, glazed with garlic butter and topped with crisp scallions, bringing the flavors of Kenzi Hibachi Express to your kitchen. This Japanese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small saucepan, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat; add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned; stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp mirin, simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat and set garlic butter sauce aside.
Step 2: Season 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until shimmering; add chicken thighs and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through with internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 4: Pour half of the prepared garlic butter sauce over the chicken, turning to coat well and cook for an additional minute until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Remove chicken from heat, drizzle remaining garlic butter sauce on top, and garnish with 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions before serving for a rich, savory finish.