Easy Instant Pot Hibachi Chicken Dinner (With Fried Rice & Yum Yum Sauce)

There’s something about hibachi dinners that always feels like a special treat. The sizzling chicken, buttery fried rice, and that irresistible Yum Yum sauce make it a favorite for kids and adults alike. But going out to a hibachi restaurant with a big family can get expensive quickly. So we started making our own hibachi-style dinners at home, and they have quickly become one of our family’s favorite weeknight meals.

This easy version uses the Instant Pot for tender hibachi chicken, paired with simple fried rice and homemade Yum Yum sauce. It’s cozy, flavorful, and perfect for a family dinner night.

Best of all, it comes together quickly and uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

Instant Pot Hibachi Chicken - Tender chicken cooked in a savory coconut aminos with buttery hibachi flavor.

Ingredients
1½–2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sesame oil (or olive oil)
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup coconut aminos
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated ginger (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup water or chicken broth 

To finish:
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Optional garnish:
chopped green onions
sesame seeds

Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté. Add sesame oil and butter.
3. Add the chicken and cook for about 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly browned.
4. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add coconut aminos, honey, ginger, and black pepper. Stir to coat the chicken.
6. Add the water or chicken broth.
7. Close the lid and cook on High Pressure for 3 minutes.
8. Perform a quick release.
9. Turn the Instant Pot back to Sauté and stir in butter, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
10. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Simple Hibachi Fried Rice - This fried rice is buttery, savory, and perfect alongside hibachi chicken.

Ingredients
3 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old rice works best)
2 tablespoons butter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
3 green onions, sliced
2–3 tablespoons coconut aminos
1 teaspoon sesame oil
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
2. Add the eggs and scramble until cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Add the remaining butter to the skillet.
4. Stir in peas and carrots and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
5. Add the rice and break it up with a spatula.
6. Stir in coconut aminos and sesame oil.
7. Return the scrambled eggs to the pan and add green onions.
8. Stir well and cook another 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Homemade Yum Yum Sauce - This creamy dipping sauce is the finishing touch for any hibachi meal.

Ingredients
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1–2 tablespoons water (to thin if needed)

Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic powder, sugar, and vinegar.
2. Add a small splash of water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
3. Refrigerate for at least 15–20 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Serving Ideas - Serve the hibachi chicken over a bed of fried rice with a drizzle of Yum Yum sauce.
You can also add sautéed vegetables such as:
zucchini
onions
mushrooms
carrots
Cook them in a skillet with butter and a splash of coconut aminos for that classic hibachi flavor.

A Family Favorite Dinner: This easy hibachi dinner has become a regular part of our family meal rotation. The kids love the fried rice and dipping sauce, and it’s a fun way to bring the flavors of a hibachi restaurant right into your own kitchen.
It’s simple, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights when you still want something special around the table.