Description
Experience a delightful twist on classic chicken with this Malibu Chicken Recipe. Tender, breaded chicken breasts are topped with savory turkey ham and melted Swiss cheese, creating a dish that is both satisfying and full of flavor. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes, fresh salads, or roasted vegetables for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (about 6-8 oz each)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 ½ cups Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika (optional)
- 4 slices Cooked Turkey Ham
- 4-8 slices Swiss Cheese
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- Pinch of Salt and Black Pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons Milk or Cream (optional)
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap until ½ inch thick.
- Set up a breading station: flour mixed with salt and pepper in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and paprika in a third.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook each chicken breast until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side) or bake at 375°F until cooked through.
- Top each breast with turkey ham and Swiss cheese; return to the oven if needed to melt the cheese.
- Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce (if using), salt, pepper, and milk for the sauce.
- Serve hot with the sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg