Hibachi Chicken Noodles with Yum Yum Sauce
Hibachi chicken noodles are savory, buttery, and packed with garlicky soy flavor.Tender noodles soak up a simple, glossy stir-fry sauce.Creamy yum yum sauce adds the perfect sweet-tangy kick.A fast, comforting dinner that tastes like your favorite hibachi restaurant.
Ingredients
For the Hibachi Chicken Noodles
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 8 oz (225 g) noodles (yakisoba, ramen, lo mein, udon, or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp butter (plus more to finish, optional)
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable/canola)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (or coleslaw mix)
- 1 cup carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional for depth)
- 1–3 tbsp water (as needed)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Homemade Yum Yum Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cook noodles: Boil noodles until just tender. Drain and toss with a tiny bit of oil to prevent sticking.
- Make yum yum sauce: Mix mayo, ketchup, vinegar, garlic powder, paprika, sugar, and salt. Add water to thin. Set aside (chilling improves flavor).
- Cook chicken: Heat oil + 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet or wok. Add chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove to a plate.
- Stir-fry veggies: Add remaining butter. Sauté onion, cabbage, and carrots for 2–3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Sauce the noodles: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce (optional), teriyaki (or sugar + soy), sesame oil, and a splash of water.
- Toss everything: Add noodles and toss until evenly coated. Return chicken and stir-fry 1–2 minutes more. Add water if needed for a silky finish.
- Serve: Plate and drizzle with yum yum sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Noodles are flexible: Use what you have—spaghetti works in a pinch.
- Low-sodium soy sauce helps control salt, especially with oyster sauce.
- Don’t overcook noodles—slightly firm noodles hold texture better when tossed.
- Yum yum sauce thickens as it sits; thin with a little water before serving.
- For extra steakhouse flavor, add a final small pat of butter before serving.