Juicy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf: Comfort Food Bliss
Juicy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf is a comforting and flavorful twist on the classic dish, perfect for family dinners.
Equipment
- large bowl
- Loaf pan
- Baking Sheet
- Small pan
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 1 kg Ground Chicken Can be swapped for ground turkey or lean pork.
- 100 g Parmesan Cheese Feel free to substitute with Romano cheese.
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs can work as a gluten-free substitute.
- 2 large Eggs Essential for binding the ingredients.
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Add more if desired.
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Can be omitted.
- 1 tablespoon Dried Basil Fresh herbs can elevate the flavors.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Season to taste.
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Season to taste.
- 1 cup Whole Milk A plant-based milk can be used.
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Base for the glaze.
For the Glaze
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melts to create the glaze.
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic Sauté until fragrant.
- 50 g Extra Parmesan Used in the glaze for extra flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Add just before serving.
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Prepare a baking sheet or grease a loaf pan.
- Combine all the meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl and mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Prepare the glaze by melting butter and sautéing minced garlic in a small pan.
- Mix in the extra Parmesan and chopped parsley.
- Brush the glaze over the meatloaf and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Rest the meatloaf for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley for garnish. Customize with different herbs or breadcrumbs as preferred.