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Malibu Chicken Recipe

Savory Malibu Chicken Recipe with Creamy Mustard Sauce

This Malibu Chicken Recipe features tender chicken, savory ham, and gooey cheese, all topped with a creamy mustard sauce, bringing nostalgic flavor to your dining table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Pounded thin for even cooking
  • 4 slices Ham Traditional deli-style
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese Melts beautifully
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
  • 2 large Eggs For binding the breadcrumb coating
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Offers a crispy texture
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil/Butter For frying
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Rich base for the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Adds tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Sweetens the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce Optional

Equipment

  • Meat mallet
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven
  • shallow dishes

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to ¼-½ inch thickness, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  2. Set Breading Station: Prepare three shallow dishes with flour, whisked eggs with milk, and Panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Bread the Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg mixture, and coat with Panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Cook breaded chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Assemble and Bake: Top each chicken piece with ham and Swiss cheese, then bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Make Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, honey, and lemon juice; adjust consistency and flavor.
  7. Serve: Drizzle sauce over the baked chicken and garnish, then serve with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is easy to prepare and brings comfort to any dinner table.

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