Introduction
Hokben Chicken Yakiniku is an Indonesian-style Japanese chicken dish inspired by the famous Hoka Hoka Bento (HokBen) restaurant chain. This quick and flavorful recipe features tender chicken marinated in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic, then stir-fried with onions and bell peppers. Serve it hot over steamed jasmine rice for a delicious restaurant-style meal at home.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 capsicum (bell pepper), sliced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 250–300 g chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (Kikkoman preferred)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- ½ tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp chicken powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt to taste
- Oil, as required
- Water, as required
Instructions
- Marinate the sliced chicken with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and black pepper.
- Let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the chicken powder, sugar, salt, and a little water.
- Simmer for a few minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add the sliced bell pepper and cook briefly until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Your easy Hokben Chicken Yakiniku is ready to serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.
- Pair with a fresh salad or lightly steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Spice Level: 🌶
