Description

These Mini Glazed Chicken Meatloaves are a simple yet delicious weeknight meal. Made with ground chicken, aromatic vegetables, and a flavorful sweet and savory glaze, these mini meatloaves are juicy, tender, and satisfying. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping, they’re easy to make and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

For the Meatloaves:

1 tablespoon butter or oil

1 onion, minced

1 celery stalk, minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 lb ground chicken (or other ground meat)

½ cup panko breadcrumbs

¼ cup milk

1 egg

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

¾ – 1 teaspoon salt

⅓ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Glaze:

⅓ cup ketchup

2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon honey

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, heat the butter or oil and sauté the minced onion, celery, and garlic until softened and golden. Let the mixture cool slightly.
Prepare breadcrumbs: Place the panko breadcrumbs in a bowl, pour the milk over them, and let them soak for a few minutes until the milk is absorbed.
Mix meatloaf ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables, ground chicken, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Shape meatloaves: Portion the mixture into small meatloaves (about ¼ cup each) and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Bake: Bake the meatloaves uncovered for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
Make the glaze: While the meatloaves are baking, whisk together the glaze ingredients—ketchup, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, and honey.
Glaze the meatloaves: After 15 minutes, brush the meatloaves with the glaze and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and the glaze has caramelized.
Serve: Let the meatloaves cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Vegetable Add-ins: Add finely grated zucchini, carrots, or bell peppers to the meat mixture for extra nutrition and flavor.

Spicy Glaze: For a spicier kick, add hot sauce or chili flakes to the glaze.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American