Description
A tender and juicy chicken meatloaf made with ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, and savory seasonings, finished with a glossy barbecue sauce topping for a comforting yet lighter home-style meal.
Ingredients
1 pound ground chicken
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1 small onion, peeled and lightly chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce, divided
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
- Add the onion and garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely minced.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce to the processor and pulse until well combined.
- In a large bowl, whisk the beaten egg. Add the ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, and the seasoned mixture.
- Gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
- Spread the remaining barbecue sauce evenly over the top.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the top is set and glossy.
- Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat to keep the meatloaf tender.
You can add finely chopped vegetables for extra nutrition.
Shredded cheese can be mixed into the meatloaf for added richness.
Covering with foil helps retain moisture during baking.
Leftovers reheat well and are great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
