Description
Malibu Chicken brings Hawaiian-inspired flavors straight to your dinner table with crispy breaded chicken, sweet ham, and melted Swiss cheese. Perfectly paired with a tangy mustard sauce, this simple yet delicious recipe turns an ordinary meal into a delightful culinary adventure.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Breading and Seasoning:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs or Panko
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Binding and Topping:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded or sliced Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Pound each chicken breast to ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet, ensuring uniform cooking and tender texture.
- Create three shallow dishes: first with 1 cup flour, second with 2 beaten eggs, third with 1 cup breadcrumbs mixed with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast thoroughly in flour, shaking off excess, then dip completely in egg, and finally cover entirely with seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet at medium temperature (350°F). Carefully place breaded chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and top each piece with ¼ cup shredded Swiss cheese.
- Activate broiler and place chicken 4-5 inches from heat source. Broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and turns slightly bubbly.
- Prepare sauce by whisking ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon honey until smooth and creamy.
- Plate chicken immediately, drizzle with mustard sauce, and serve with your preferred side dishes.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness helps them cook uniformly and prevents dry or undercooked sections.
- Letting the breaded chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before frying helps the coating adhere better and creates a crispier exterior.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour and use cornstarch instead of wheat flour.
- Keep the oil temperature around 350°F to ensure a crispy golden crust without burning the breading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 466 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg