Benihana Garlic Butter: Hibachi Flavor At Home

Are you ready to bring the flavor of your favorite hibachi restaurant right to your kitchen? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to dive into the magical world of Benihana Hibachi Chicken Marinade! This recipe is so good; it’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance. So grab your apron, and let’s get cookin’!

Feast Your Eyes on This!

First off, take a look at what we’re working with:

Now that you’re drooling, let’s get to the good stuff: the ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this fantastic marinade:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound boneless chicken thighs (or breasts if you’re feeling fancy)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, vegetable oil, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, and black pepper. Whisk it all together like you’re auditioning for a cooking show.
2. Place the chicken in a large ziplock bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over your chicken like you’re drenching it in flavor. Seal the bag (or cover the dish) and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. The longer, the better, so if you can manage, let it hang out for 2-4 hours.
3. When you’re ready to cook, preheat your grill, skillet, or stovetop hibachi until it’s nice and hot! Remove the chicken from the marinade (although, let’s be honest, that marinade looks good enough to drink).
4. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juicier than a soap opera plot twist. You want that chicken to reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
5. Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Then slice it up and serve it with your favorite sides. Rice, veggies, or more rice—your call!

And there you have it! A delicious, homemade Benihana-style hibachi chicken that will make you the star of any dinner party (or just a very happy solo dinner). Enjoy every savory bite, and don’t forget to pat yourself on the back for your culinary genius!

source: princesspinkygirl.com