Recipes Main Dishes Meatloaf Recipes Tangy Apple Chicken Loaf 4.6 (156) 123 Reviews 15 Photos A delightful twist on classic meatloaf, this tangy apple-chicken version combines sweet and savory flavors, all topped with an irresistible glaze Submitted by Tonia D Zwicker Updated on January 22, 2025 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 15 15 15 15 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed at its original yield. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted, but cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly. 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 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 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. 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. Mix together the remaining 1/3 cup applesauce, Dijon mustard, and honey in a bowl. Spread glaze over top and sides of meatloaf. 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. Save Print I Made It 177 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 207 Calories 7g Fat 14g Carbs 22g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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.