Description
Malibu Chicken is a crispy, cheesy comfort food dish featuring tender, breaded chicken breasts topped with melted Swiss cheese and served with a tangy homemade mustard mayo sauce. This easy-to-make recipe combines classic breading techniques and quick pan-frying with a broil finish for melted cheese perfection.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Breading
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs or Panko
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded or sliced Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Mustard Mayonnaise Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Flatten Chicken: Using a meat mallet, gently pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
- Prepare Dredging Stations: Arrange three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a breadcrumb mixture combined with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken breast sequentially into the flour, then the eggs, and finally the seasoned breadcrumbs, making sure each breast is fully coated.
- Pan-Fry Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the breaded chicken breasts for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Broil with Cheese: Transfer the cooked chicken breasts onto a baking sheet, top each piece with shredded or sliced Swiss cheese, and place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
- Make Mustard Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and honey until smooth and well combined.
- Serve: Plate the cheesy chicken breasts hot, accompanied by the mustard mayo dipping sauce and your preferred side dishes.
Notes
- Use Panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch and crispiness.
- Adjust honey in the sauce to taste or omit for a less sweet dip.
- Make sure chicken breasts are evenly flattened for even cooking.
- Broiling times may vary; watch carefully to avoid burning cheese.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
