Description
Chicken Meatloaf is a flavorful and healthy twist on the classic dish, combining ground chicken with savory herbs for a moist and satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté onions in a skillet until translucent; add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, sautéed onion mixture, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread extra ketchup on top for glaze.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (145g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, incorporate diced vegetables like bell peppers or carrots. - Substitute ground turkey for a different taste profile. - To keep leftovers moist, store in an airtight container.