Description
Malibu Chicken is a delicious baked chicken cutlet dish featuring crispy Parmesan and Italian panko breading, topped with deli ham and melted Swiss cheese. Served with a tangy honey mustard sauce, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 3 large chicken breasts, cut each in half lengthwise, creating 6 thin cutlets total
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups Italian panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Toppings
- 6 slices deli ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
Honey Mustard Sauce
- â…“ cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° F (175° C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Coatings: In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix together Italian panko bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken cutlet first into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated, then immediately press both sides into the bread crumb mixture to create a crispy crust. Arrange the coated chicken cutlets in a single layer in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake Chicken: Bake the chicken uncovered for 30 minutes to cook through and develop a golden crust.
- Add Ham and Cheese: Remove the baking pan from the oven. On each chicken cutlet, place one slice of deli ham and one slice of Swiss cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165° F (74° C).
- Make Sauce: While the chicken bakes, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, and honey in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve: Serve the baked Malibu chicken warm with the honey mustard sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy your flavorful meal!
Notes
- Ensure chicken cutlets are evenly sliced for uniform cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches 165° F internally for safety.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes after adding cheese and ham, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Substitute Swiss cheese with provolone or mozzarella if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
