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Handheld photo of golden-brown panko-breaded chicken topped with melted Swiss cheese and dried parsley. (Crispy Malibu Chicken)

Crispy Malibu Chicken: The Ultimate Sizzler-Style Recipe

Achieve restaurant-quality results with this Crispy Malibu Chicken. Featuring a thick panko-breaded crust, folded deli ham, and bubbling Swiss cheese, it's served with a signature creamy honey mustard sauce for the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Malibu Chicken Ingredients
  • 4 6oz (170g) Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 1.5 cups (90g) Panko Breadcrumbs For maximum crunch
  • 0.5 cup (60g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 4 slices Deli Ham Thin-sliced
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese Thick-cut
  • 1 tsp (2g) Dried Parsley For garnish
  • 0.25 cup (60ml) Yellow Mustard
  • 0.25 cup (60ml) Honey
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Mayonnaise

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed Skillet Cast iron preferred for even browning.
  • 1 Baking sheet with wire rack Keeps the bottom crispy during broiling.

Method
 

Preparation and Breading
  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure breading adheres.
  2. Set up three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with parsley. Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then panko.
Cooking and Finishing
  1. Heat oil in skillet. Fry chicken 4-5 mins per side until mahogany golden-brown and 160°F internally.
  2. Place chicken on a wire rack. Top with folded ham and Swiss. Broil 1-2 mins until cheese is bubbling and browned.
  3. Whisk sauce ingredients and serve on the side with a final sprinkle of dried parsley.

Notes

Use a wire rack to prevent soggy bottoms.
Ensure the oil is hot before adding chicken for the best crunch.