Description
A crowd-pleasing comfort dish featuring crispy breaded chicken breasts layered with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, finished with a drizzle of honey mustard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 to 1¼ lb total), halved or pounded to even thickness (about ½ inch)
- 4 thin slices of ham (Black Forest or honey ham)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1½ cups breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crunch)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- Honey mustard sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or light olive oil)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) if you plan to finish the dish in the oven.
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound gently with a meat mallet or rolling pin until an even ½-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow dishes: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and breadcrumbs in the third. Dredge each breast first in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured breast in the beaten eggs, then press into breadcrumbs to coat fully. Shake off loose crumbs.
- For frying: heat about 2–3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded breasts and cook 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown. For baking: place breaded breasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until golden and almost cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet (if frying) or keep on the pan; top each breast with a slice of ham and cheese. Return to the oven for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and rest 3–5 minutes. Drizzle with honey mustard sauce before serving.
Notes
Consider using Panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch. If you’re looking for a lower-carb option, swap breadcrumbs for crushed pork rinds or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken, Malibu Chicken, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Chicken Recipes