Tangy Apple Chicken Loaf

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A delightful twist on classic meatloaf, this tangy apple-chicken version combines sweet and savory flavors, all topped with an irresistible glaze

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • salt as needed

  • 1 carrot, grated

  • 1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped

  • 1 ½ pounds ground chicken

  • 1 large egg

  • 2/3 cup applesauce, divided

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs

  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon ground sage

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 2 teaspoons honey

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and brown, about 12 minutes. Stir in carrot, and cook 5 minutes more. Stir in apple, and remove mixture from the heat.

  3. Mix ground chicken, egg, 1/3 cup applesauce, milk, bread crumbs, poultry seasoning, sage, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add cooked carrot-apple mixture and mix until well combined. Form into a loaf. Place in the center of a 9x12-inch baking dish.

  4. Mix together the remaining 1/3 cup applesauce, Dijon mustard, and honey in a bowl. Spread glaze over top and sides of meatloaf.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue to cook until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 more minutes. Let loaf rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

207 Calories
7g Fat
14g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 499mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 359mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.