Tender chicken loaf mixed with garlic and Parmesan, delivering rich, comforting flavors for an easy main dish.
# Components:
→ Meatloaf
01 - 2 pounds ground chicken
02 - 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
03 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
09 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 cup whole milk
→ Glaze & Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
14 - 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 375°F. Prepare a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground chicken, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, eggs, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and milk until just combined.
03 - Form the mixture into a loaf and place it on the prepared baking surface.
04 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the loaf is firm.
05 - While baking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Optionally add an additional minced garlic clove and sauté until fragrant. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and half of the chopped parsley, cooking until slightly thickened.
06 - Remove loaf from oven, brush top with garlic-Parmesan glaze, then return to oven for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and bubbly.
07 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice, garnish with remaining parsley, and serve warm.
