Crispy Malibu Chicken Recipe: The Best Comfort You’ll Crave
This Malibu Chicken Recipe features crispy coating, melty cheese, and savory ham for an irresistible comfort food experience.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Oven Safe Rack
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Choose large, thick pieces for even cooking
- 1/4 cup Butter Melted
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Adds tanginess
For the Coating
- 1 cup Italian Bread Crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
For the Toppings
- 4 slices Sliced Ham
- 4 slices Swiss Cheese
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise For creaminess
- 1 tablespoon Mustard For tang
- 1 tablespoon Honey For sweetness
Instructions
How to Make Malibu Chicken
- Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with an oven-safe rack.
- Whisk melted butter and Dijon mustard in a bowl. In another bowl, combine Italian breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dip chicken breasts into the butter-mustard mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs. Consider double dipping for extra crunch.
- Arrange coated chicken on the rack, mist with cooking spray, and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- In the last 3-5 minutes, add ham and Swiss cheese on top of each chicken breast.
- Allow chicken to rest before serving with honey mustard dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with garlic mashed potatoes or customize toppings with different cheeses.