Crazy Easy Chicken Loaf Recipe (2024)

This chicken loaf recipe is a fun spin on traditional ground beef meatloaf. A healthy and comforting meal that’s 100% kid-friendly!

Meatloafs are so easy to prepare. It’s no wonder busy parents have been leaning on them for decades to get a wholesome meal on the table in a flash. They’re versatile too, and can be made with whatever meat you have on hand- such as turkey or beef. Growing up in Ukraine, my family referred to this dish as a “meat roulette” and served it hot with tasty sides or cold as an appetizer. Whichever way you decide to dig in, I’m positive you’re going to just love it!

Assembling a Chicken Loaf from Scratch

Here are the steps to making this tender chicken loaf.

• Make the Meat Mixture: Next, use your hands to combine the ground chicken, milk, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, eggs, and grated onion in a large bowl. Season the mixture generously with salt and black pepper.
• Bake the Chicken Loaf: Grease a loaf pan with oil and press the meatloaf mixture into the pan. Spread a thin layer of ketchup on top for a nice glaze. Bake at 375°F for 40-50 minutes. Slice and enjoy!

Handy Tips for an Amazing Chicken Loaf

Making chicken meatloaf is super similar to making traditional meatloaf. To help you nail it, check out a few handy tips below.

• Use ground chicken made with breasts and thighs. Opt for a ground chicken that’s made with both light and dark meat for extra moist chicken loaf.
• Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Take the guesswork out of gauging the doneness of the meatloaf by checking it has reached 165F with an instant read meat thermometer.
• Let the meatloaf rest before you unmold it. Give the chicken loaf about 10 minutes to rest and develop its juices before you take it out of the loaf pan and slice into it with a knife.

Ideas for Serving Chicken Loaf

For a traditional all-American dinner, serve the chicken loaf alongside creamy mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, buttery garlic green beans, and french bread smeared with butter. Or, serve the loaf as a classic Slavic appetizer sliced cold and alongside your favorite cheeses.

Storing, Freezing, & Reheating Chicken Loaf

Chicken loaf is perfect for meal prep and make ahead dinners. Below, find all the tips you need to store, freeze, and reheat it.

• Refrigerator: To keep the chicken loaf on hand for up to a week, store it in an airtight container in the fridge. This will prevent it from drying out quicker.
• Freezer: If you’d like to have chicken loaf on hand for up to 1 month, allow it to cool completely in the loaf pan. Next, remove it from the pan and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and pop it in a freezer bag. To thaw, leave it in the fridge overnight.

Reheating Tip: To reheat chicken loaf, pop it back into the oven until warmed through and lightly golden brown on top.

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