Description
Malibu Chicken brings tropical ham and Swiss cheese vibes straight to your dinner plate with crispy breaded chicken that sings summer flavor. Melted cheese and salty ham create a quick restaurant-style meal that feels like a weekend getaway in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 4 slices of turkey or chicken deli meat
Breading Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Equip your workspace with a meat mallet and pound 4 boneless chicken breasts (150-200g each) to ½ inch thickness, ensuring uniform cooking.
- Combine 1 cup flour (120g), 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper in one shallow dish. Whisk 2 large eggs with 1 tablespoon milk in a second dish. Pour 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (180g) into a third dish.
- Coat each chicken breast by first dredging in seasoned flour, then dipping in egg mixture, and finally rolling in breadcrumbs. Press crumbs firmly to create a solid coating.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F/190°C). Carefully place breaded chicken into hot oil, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer. Remove from skillet and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Layer 1 slice of turkey/chicken deli meat and 1 slice of Swiss cheese atop each chicken breast.
- Slide baking sheet into oven preheated to 375°F (190°C). Bake 5-7 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn slightly crisp.
Notes
- Pounding chicken breasts to an even thickness helps them cook uniformly and prevents dry or undercooked spots.
- Creating a proper breading station with seasoned flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs ensures a crispy, flavorful coating that adheres well.
- Using a meat thermometer guarantees the chicken is safely cooked through without becoming tough or dry.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap regular flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain the crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg