For hibachi chicken & veggies:

1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 zucchini, halved lengthwise & sliced

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

1 yellow onion, sliced

1 carrot, cut into matchsticks (optional)

2–3 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado)

3 tbsp butter, divided

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)

3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)

1 tbsp mirin or rice vinegar

1 tsp brown sugar or honey

1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil

Black pepper, to taste

Red pepper flakes (optional)

Sliced scallions & sesame seeds, for garnish

For fried rice:

3 cups day-old cooked jasmine rice

2 eggs

1 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp soy sauce

1/2 tsp sesame oil

1/2 cup frozen peas & carrots (optional)