Blackstone Griddle Family Hibachi Chicken
Tender grilled chicken breast, sweet zucchini, earthy mushrooms, and crisp broccoli seared on the griddle with a savory gluten-free soy-butter glaze. Served with warm rice and a creamy, lightly sweet yum yum sauce that the whole family will love.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Nikki + Lila
Nikki created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the mayonnaise
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Combine the mayonnaise
Combine the mayonnaise, tomato paste, maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and completely combined, then refrigerate until serving to let the flavors meld.
Look for: smooth and completely combined, then refrigerate until serving to let the flavors meld
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Toss the chicken breast cubes with the…
In a medium bowl, toss the chicken breast cubes with the sesame oil, half of the salt, and half of the black pepper. In a separate large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, sliced zucchini, sliced button mushrooms, and sliced sweet onion, then toss with the vegetable oil and the remaining salt and pepper.
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Heat your Blackstone or outdoor griddle to…
Heat your Blackstone or outdoor griddle to high heat (approximately 400°F to 425°F or 204°C to 218°C).
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Spread the seasoned vegetables onto one side…
Spread the seasoned vegetables onto one side of the hot griddle. Cook, turning occasionally with long spatulas, for about 6 to 8 minutes until they are slightly charred and tender-crisp.
Look for: they are slightly charred and tender-crisp
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Place the seasoned chicken cubes onto the…
While the vegetables are cooking, place the seasoned chicken cubes onto the other hot side of the griddle. Sear without moving for 3 minutes to build a nice crust, then flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink.
Look for: cooked through and no longer pink
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Toss the warm cooked white rice onto…
Toss the warm cooked white rice onto a clear section of the griddle. Drizzle with the gluten-free tamari soy sauce, add the minced garlic, and toss with the unsalted butter until the butter is completely melted and the rice is evenly coated and fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Look for: the butter is completely melted and the rice is evenly coated and fragrant
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Divide the savory garlic-butter rice
Divide the savory garlic-butter rice, tender grilled chicken, and colorful vegetables among four warm plates. Serve immediately with a generous side of the creamy homemade yum yum sauce.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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