Malibu Chicken Recipe: Crispy Comfort with Creamy Sauce
Malibu Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly combines crispy chicken, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese, all topped with a rich creamy sauce. This easy-to-prepare recipe is ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, promising to impress your guests without taking much time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (thinly pounded)
- 4 slices ham (Black Forest or Honey)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 eggs (or plant-based milk)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Layer each chicken breast with ham and cheese; roll tightly.
- Set up a dredging station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Coat each chicken roll in flour, egg wash, then breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry rolls until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side).
- Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Mix sauce ingredients until smooth; drizzle over chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 398
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg