Juicy Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Printer View)

Tender chicken mixed with Parmesan and garlic for a cozy, flavorful baked main dish.

# What you'll need:

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a loaf pan.
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. Avoid overmixing.
03 - Form the mixture into a loaf and place it onto the prepared baking sheet or into the greased loaf pan.
04 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the loaf is firm.
05 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Optionally add one extra clove of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in Parmesan and half the chopped parsley, cooking until slightly thickened.
06 - Remove meatloaf from oven, brush top with the garlic-Parmesan glaze, and return to oven for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and bubbly.
07 - Let rest for 5 minutes. Slice, garnish with remaining parsley, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tender and flavorful
  • Cozy comforting dinner
02 -
  • For a gluten-free option use gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • For a dairy-free version use plant-based milk and omit Parmesan or use a vegan hard cheese alternative
03 -
  • Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep the meatloaf tender
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to maintain juiciness
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