Description
The Malibu Chicken Recipe is a delightful, crispy dish that perfectly combines tender chicken and savory toppings, making it ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings. This recipe features boneless chicken breasts coated in crunchy breadcrumbs, topped with melted cheese and a creamy sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this dish promises to be a hit at your table.
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
- 4 slices Cooked Chicken (e.g., Black Forest)
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound them to about ½ inch thick.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, another with beaten eggs, and the last with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then thoroughly coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a baking sheet. Top each piece with cooked chicken slices and Swiss cheese.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the sauce. Drizzle over the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg