Chicken Meatloaf Recipe
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade chicken meatloaf, complete with a tangy glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes - 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Panko recommended)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- For the Glaze:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese (if using), chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the cooled onion, bell pepper, and garlic mixture.
- Mix all ingredients gently but thoroughly with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
- Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the meatloaf is firm to the touch. If the top begins to brown too much, you can loosely tent it with foil.
- Remove from oven and let the meatloaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can use whole wheat breadcrumbs.
- If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, white vinegar or red wine vinegar can be used as a substitute.
- Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: Estimated 250-300 kcal (will vary based on exact ingredients and serving size)
- Sugar: Estimated 8-12g
- Sodium: Estimated 400-600mg
- Fat: Estimated 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Estimated 3-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimated 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Estimated 15-20g
- Fiber: Estimated 1-2g
- Protein: Estimated 25-30g
- Cholesterol: Estimated 100-120mg
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