Description
This Hibachi Chicken and Rice Bake brings all the flavor of your favorite Japanese steakhouse into a simple one-pan meal. Juicy marinated chicken thighs are baked over fragrant jasmine rice, onions, and garlic, then finished with a drizzle of creamy Yum Yum Sauce.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 5–6 large boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Yum Yum Sauce (homemade or store-bought), for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, pepper, and ginger until well combined. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat a large 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Remove chicken from the marinade (reserving the marinade) and sear for 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Add diced onion to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in jasmine rice and garlic; cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and the reserved marinade, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat and arrange chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover the skillet and bake for 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is fully done.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of Yum Yum Sauce on top.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for even more flavor.
- Use an oven-safe skillet or transfer to a baking dish before baking if needed.
- Check rice doneness before serving—add a few tablespoons of broth and bake uncovered for 5 more minutes if needed.
- Serve with steamed veggies or a side salad for a full meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
