2 lbs. boneless (skineless chicken thighs (trimmed, and cut into 1 inch chunks))
1/2 white onion (thinly sliced)
8 baby bella mushrooms (stems removed and cut into fourths)
2 small zucchinis (cut into thin, short strips)
2 small carrots (cut into thin, short strips)
2 tbsp. avocado oil
1 tbsp. ghee (sub butter if not Whole30)
kosher salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
Steps
In a food processor or blender combine all of the magic mustard sauce ingredients and blend until smooth.
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the oil and when very hot (it should be just smoking), add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Spread the chicken in a single layer and cook until all sides are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through, tossing occasionally, about 7 minutes.
When chicken is cooked through, use a slotted spoon to transfer onto a plate. Set aside.
In the same skillet, add the ghee and melt. Then add the onions, carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally until just cooked and slightly tender (you don't want them too soft, I like a little crunch to mine still), about 4 minutes.
Add chicken back into the skillet with the sesame seeds. Stir and saute for 2 more minutes.
Transfer to a plate and serve with the Magic Mustard Sauce.
Reviews
Alyssa on 2026-06-04 (5 stars): I love how simple this recipe is and the punch of flavor the mustard sauce gives. I've made this a couple times and have had to cook the vegetables in multiple batches in my cast iron to get a more flavorful sear and avoid them steaming. I think the quantity of veggies in my experience have made them wilty with the steam.
Julie on 2026-01-13 (5 stars): Wonderful, easy chicken recipe to add to the rotation! And the sauce tastes exactly like Benihana’s.
Aubrey on 2025-05-18 (5 stars): Made this tonight, so good, tasted like the real deal!
Ellen C on 2025-03-04 (5 stars): This is AMAZING! Just made it tonight and it definitely going in a regular rotation. So good!
Stephanie on 2024-03-26 (5 stars): Another winner! Alex, thank you for consistently creating recipes that are fantastic! Made it exactly as written and it turned out perfect. Everyone loved it. This one is going in the regular rotation for sure.
elise on 2024-03-12 (5 stars): I was nervous about the seemingly random ingredients in the sauce. I was wrong. So. Good. Such an easy, veggie packed recipe!
