Description
This Healthy Ground Chicken Meatloaf is a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. Made with lean ground chicken, wholesome vegetables, and savory seasonings, this meatloaf is a nutritious and satisfying main course that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or oats for a lighter version)
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated carrot or zucchini
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Glaze:
- 1/4 cup ketchup mixed with 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper or greasing it lightly.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, carrot, milk, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape and glaze: Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan, shaping it into a loaf. Spread the ketchup glaze over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and serve: Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added nutrition, incorporate finely chopped spinach or bell pepper into the mixture.
- Leftover slices make delicious sandwiches the following day.
- To make the recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or oats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
