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Homemade Malibu Chicken Recipe

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This Homemade Malibu Chicken recipe features tender, breaded chicken breasts layered with Swiss cheese and ham, then baked to perfection with a creamy honey mustard dipping sauce. Crispy on the outside and melty inside, it’s a flavorful dish that combines frying and baking for the ultimate comfort meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Breading

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1–2 cups panko breadcrumbs (lightly crushed)
  • 2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama® seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Toppings

  • 6 slices ham
  • 12 slices Swiss cheese

Dipping Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

  1. Pound the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between plastic wrap or parchment paper and pound them evenly to ensure consistent thickness across each piece, which helps them cook uniformly.
  2. Prepare the Breading Stations: In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in the first bowl, mix the buttermilk with the egg in the second bowl, and combine the panko breadcrumbs with Slap Ya Mama seasoning, garlic salt, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes in the third bowl.
  3. Bread the Chicken: Pat each chicken breast dry. Dip first into the flour, then coat with the buttermilk and egg mixture, and finally press into the seasoned breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
  4. Heat the Skillet: Warm the vegetable oil and butter together in a cast iron skillet or frying pan over medium heat to prepare for frying.
  5. Fry the Chicken: Add three pieces of breaded chicken at a time to the hot skillet. Fry for about 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove each batch and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  6. Assemble with Cheese and Ham: Place the cooked chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Top each with a slice of Swiss cheese, then a slice of ham, followed by another slice of Swiss cheese.
  7. Bake to Melt Cheese: Bake the assembled chicken in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted thoroughly.
  8. Make the Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, and honey until smooth and well combined.
  9. Serve: Carefully remove the baked chicken from the oven and serve immediately with the prepared dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking and helps tenderize the meat.
  • Use a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan for best frying results.
  • If you don’t have Slap Ya Mama seasoning, substitute with Cajun or Creole seasoning.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
  • Make sure oil is hot but not smoking before frying to achieve a crispy crust.
  • The dipping sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easier cleanup.

Keywords: Malibu Chicken, breaded chicken, fried chicken, Swiss cheese, ham, baked chicken, dipping sauce, honey mustard sauce

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