Easy Malibu Chicken Recipe for Cozy Weeknight Dinners
A classic comfort dish with crispy breaded chicken, savory ham, melted Swiss cheese, and creamy honey mustard sauce. Easy to make and perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 4 cutlets)
4 slices deli ham
4 slices Swiss cheese
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
1/4 cup neutral oil (for frying) or spray oil (for baking)
Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
Honey Mustard Sauce:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Slice and season chicken cutlets.
- Dredge in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Pan-fry until golden, or bake 20–25 min flipping once.
- Top each cutlet with ham and cheese. Return to oven until melted.
- Whisk sauce ingredients.
- Serve hot with sauce on the side or drizzled over top.
Notes
Use turkey or pork for variation. Make gluten-free with GF flour and crumbs. Lighten with baked version and Greek yogurt in the sauce.