Malibu Chicken

Malibu Chicken is golden brown crusted chicken with melted Swiss cheese and savory ham, all served with a tangy dipping sauce for the perfect dinner!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 911kcal

Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

For the chicken:

2 large chicken breasts (or 4 thin sliced chicken breasts)
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
2 large eggs
splash of water
1 cup Italian style panko breadcrumbs
8 slices deli ham
6 slices swiss cheese

For the sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise
3 Tablespoons dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
4 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Slice 2 large chicken breasts in half lengthwise and set aside.
Add 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder to a medium shallow bowl. Stir to combine.
Whisk 2 large eggs with a splash of water in another medium shallow bowl. Set aside.
Lastly, add 1 cup Italian style panko breadcrumbs to a medium shallow bowl.
One at a time, place a piece of chicken in the first bowl with the flour, get it coated in the flour, and let the excess shake off.
Place into the egg mixture, cover well with egg, letting the excess drip off.
Next, add it to the bowl with the breadcrumbs, coat it well, and gently press the breadcrumbs so they will stick.
Place the piece of chicken to the side while you coat the other pieces.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add about ½ inch of oil.
Once hot (350°F), add the chicken to the oil and fry in batches until golden brown. We are not looking to cook the chicken all the way through; we just want it to brown.
Place the chicken on a paper-towel-lined plate just to soak up excess oil, then immediately put it on a wire rack over a sheet tray while you fry the additional pieces.
Place the chicken into a baking dish.
Top each piece with 2 pieces of ham, followed by a slice and a half of Swiss cheese. I tore the cheese to fit the top of the chicken nicely.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
While the chicken is baking, make the sauce by whisking together 1 cup mayonnaise, 3 Tablespoons dijon mustard, 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard, 4 teaspoons honey, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder in a medium bowl.
When the chicken is ready, immediately serve with the sauce for dipping.

Notes

Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.

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