Description
This Chicken Meatloaf Recipe is a lighter twist on a comfort food classic. Juicy ground chicken is mixed with pantry staples, topped with a sweet and smoky barbecue glaze, and baked to perfection. It’s easy, moist, and perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or even kid-friendly mini meatloaf muffins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (50g) breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (60ml) milk
- 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, plus more for topping
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Sauté aromatics: (Optional) Cook chopped onion and garlic until softened for extra flavor.
- Mix base: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently — do not overwork.
- Shape and glaze: Form mixture into a loaf in the prepared pan. Spread extra barbecue sauce over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 45–55 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and serve: Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Mini Meatloaf Muffin Option: Divide mixture into a greased muffin tin and bake for 20–25 minutes.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender.
- Use a thermometer to check doneness at 165°F (74°C).
- Let the loaf rest before slicing to keep juices inside.
- For a healthier option, use low-sugar barbecue sauce and whole wheat breadcrumbs.
- Ground turkey works as a 1:1 substitute for chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Chicken Meatloaf, Ground Chicken Recipes, Moist Chicken Meatloaf, Healthy Meatloaf, BBQ Chicken Loaf