Melt-in-Your-Mouth Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf

🧄🧀 Melt-in-Your-Mouth Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf

Mediterranean Style | Juicy | Family-Friendly

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)

For the Meatloaf

• 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken

• ¾ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for low-carb)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 egg

• ½ cup milk (or almond milk)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ¾ tsp salt

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Garlic Parmesan Topping

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

• 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line with parchment.

2. Mix the Meatloaf
   In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, milk, onion, garlic, olive oil, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley.
   Mix gently until just combined (don’t overmix).

3. Shape & Top
   Transfer mixture into loaf pan and gently press into shape.
   Mix topping ingredients and spread evenly over the meatloaf.

4. Bake
   Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 74°C / 165°F.

5. Rest & Serve
   Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing for maximum juiciness.

🌿 Mediterranean Serving Ideas

• With lemon-garlic roasted vegetables

• Alongside a Greek salad

• Over cauliflower mash or herbed quinoa

🔥 Tips for Extra Juiciness

• Use ground chicken thigh if available

• Add 2 tbsp Greek yogurt for ultra-tender texture

• Cover loosely with foil for first 25 minutes if browning too fast

🥗 Nutrition Highlights (Approx. per serving)

• High protein

• Lower fat than beef meatloaf

• Mediterranean herbs & olive oil

• Easy to make gluten-free or low-carb