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Malibu Chicken Recipe: Crispy Comfort with Creamy Sauce

This Malibu Chicken recipe brings together tender, crispy chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese, topped with a rich creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Bowls
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces Boneless Chicken Breasts Thinly pounded
  • 4 slices Ham Slices Black Forest or Honey ham
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese Can substitute with Provolone or Gruyère
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour is an alternative
  • 2 pieces Eggs Or use plant-based milk for a vegan option
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Select gluten-free Panko if needed
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Or Butter for frying

For the Creamy Mustard Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can be swapped with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard works too
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup can be used as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Vinegar can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce Optional, gluten-free if necessary

For Seasoning

  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pound the boneless chicken breasts between plastic wrap to about ¼-½ inch thick. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange three separate dishes for the all-purpose flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned Panko breadcrumbs.
  • Dredge each piece of seasoned chicken in flour, dip in the beaten eggs, and coat in Panko breadcrumbs.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a skillet, pan-fry the breaded chicken in olive oil or butter until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking dish.
  • Top each piece of crispy chicken with ham slices and Swiss cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted.
  • Prepare the creamy mustard sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Drizzle the sauce over each piece before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. Ensure to store any leftovers properly.