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Malibu Chicken

Crispy Malibu Chicken: Comfort Food Everyone Will Love

Crispy Malibu Chicken combines classic flavors in a simple dish that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 4 slices Deli-style Ham
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese Can substitute with provolone
For the Breading
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can work too.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute: 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 large Egg Flaxseed can be used for vegan option.
  • 1 cup Fine Breadcrumbs Panko can be used for extra crispiness.
  • 1 tbsp Slap Ya Mama Seasoning Any Cajun or Creole seasoning can be used.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper White pepper can be used as an alternative.
For Frying
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with canola or peanut oil.
  • 2 tbsp Butter Ghee or margarine can be used.
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard Can use Dijon for a zesty twist.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Meat mallet
  • Resealable Plastic Bag
  • Bowls
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Malibu Chicken
  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness in a resealable plastic bag until about ½ inch thick.
  2. Create a breading station with flour seasoned with onion powder, garlic salt, and black pepper.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, dip in the buttermilk mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Fry the breaded chicken in heated oil and butter for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
  5. Transfer fried chicken to a baking sheet, layer with Swiss cheese and ham, and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
  6. Mix equal parts mayonnaise and yellow mustard for a tasty sauce to serve with the chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with fluffy mashed potatoes or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.

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