Description

Bring the bold, sizzling flavors of hibachi right to your backyard with this easy and customizable Blackstone Hibachi Recipe. From fried rice to perfectly seared meat and homemade Yum Yum sauce, this dish delivers restaurant-style magic in minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Hibachi:

2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
1 lb chicken thighs (cubed) — or steak/shrimp
2 eggs
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1–2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Neutral oil (canola/vegetable/avocado)

For Yum Yum Sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar

Instructions

1. Prep Everything First

Chop all ingredients, crack and beat the eggs, and pre-measure sauces. This makes the fast-paced cooking smooth and stress-free.

2. Make Yum Yum Sauce

Mix all Yum Yum sauce ingredients in a bowl. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour.

3. Set Up Your Blackstone Griddle

Preheat griddle to medium-high. Create 3 zones:

🔥 Hot (for meat)
🍳 Medium (for veggies and rice)
🧊 Warm (to rest cooked items)

Drizzle oil on each zone.

4. Sauté the Veggies

Add onion and bell peppers to the medium zone. Stir-fry for 4–5 mins until soft. Move to warm zone.

5. Sear the Meat

Add oil to the hot zone and cook chicken for 3–4 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Move aside.

6. Make Fried Rice

Melt butter and garlic in the medium zone. Add rice, cook for 2–3 minutes. Create a well, scramble the eggs, then mix everything together. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.

7. Combine Everything

Mix meat and veggies into the rice or plate them separately hibachi-style. Drizzle with Yum Yum sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds or scallions.

Notes

Use Day-Old Rice: For perfect fried rice, always use cold, day-old rice. Fresh rice clumps and turns mushy on the griddle.
Pre-Cook Proteins: If you’re using tougher cuts or proteins like pork or beef, cook them partially before griddling for even results.
Don’t Skip the Sauce: Yum Yum sauce or even a teriyaki glaze takes your hibachi experience to the next level.
Zone Cooking = Success: Managing heat zones on your Blackstone keeps everything cooking evenly and avoids crowding.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cuisine: Japanese-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: ~1.5 cups (meat + veggies + rice)
Calories: 480 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Fat: 22 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 25 g