Crispy Malibu Chicken That Will Wow Your Dinner Guests

This Crispy Malibu Chicken combines crispy fried chicken, savory ham, and melty Swiss cheese for a nostalgic comfort food experience.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Pounded thin for even cooking
8 slices Deli Ham Black Forest or honey ham
4 slices Swiss Cheese Provolone can be used as a swap

For the Coating

1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Essential for crispy texture
1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Helps egg wash stick
2 large Eggs Beaten for binding
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder

For the Sauce

1/2 cup Mayonnaise Base for the sauce
1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon Honey

Equipment

Skillet
Meat mallet
Bowls

Method

Preparation

Pound the chicken breasts to about ½ inch thickness using a meat mallet.
Create a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned Panko breadcrumbs.
Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg wash, and coat with Panko breadcrumbs.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Place deli ham and Swiss cheese on the chicken, cover, and let cheese melt.
Whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and honey for the sauce.
Plate the chicken and serve warm with sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pound chicken evenly for the best results. Use Panko for optimal crunch and ensure oil is hot before frying.

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