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Crispy Malibu chicken topped with ham and melted Swiss cheese, drizzled with creamy honey mustard sauce and garnished with parsley, served with golden fries on a white plate.

Malibu Chicken

A crispy, nostalgic chicken dish topped with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, served with a signature creamy mustard dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 piece
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces chicken breast Boneless, skinless, pounded thin
  • 4 slices deli ham Black Forest or honey ham
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese Or Provolone
  • 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs For crispy coating
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour For dredging
  • 2 large eggs Beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Seasoning
  • ½ cup mayonnaise Sauce base
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard For sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard For sauce depth
  • 1 teaspoon honey For sauce sweetness

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet With lid
  • 1 Meat mallet For pounding
  • 3 Shallow bowls For breading station

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness.
  2. Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, then seasoned Panko crumbs.
  3. Fry in oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
  4. Top each piece with ham and cheese; cover pan to melt cheese.
  5. Whisk mayonnaise, mustards, honey, and spices for the sauce; serve with chicken.

Notes

Pound the chicken thin for even cooking. The sauce is essential for the authentic flavor experience.