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Tangy Apple Chicken Loaf

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"A twist on traditional meatloaf, this dish is sweet and savory with a tangy glaze. " — mamaluvs2cook

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the celery and onion with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and browned, about 12 minutes. Stir in the carrot, and cook for 5 more minutes; stir in the apple, and remove the mixture from the heat.
In a mixing bowl, lightly mix together the ground chicken, egg, 1/3 cup of applesauce, milk, bread crumbs, poultry seasoning, sage, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Mix in the cooked vegetable-apple mixture. Form the mixture into a loaf, and place into the center of a 9x12-inch baking dish.
In a bowl, mix together 1/3 cup of applesauce, the Dijon mustard, and honey into a smooth mixture, and spread the glaze over the top and sides of the meat loaf.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until the internal temperature of the loaf is 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 30 more minutes. Allow the loaf to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 1 hr 20 mins
READY IN 1 hr 45 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 14, 2010

This is the best meat loaf I have ever eaten. The only thing that I changed was the chicken, I used turkey. Very moist. Tired this out on my boyfriend and he went back twice for more. He couldn't wait for leftovers tonight. It was better tonight. Tanks for the WONDERFUL healthy recipe.

—Kim

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 10, 2011

My family really did not care for this at all. It tasted too much like stuffing. Sorry! At least it's healthy!

—abennett_33

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Nov 03, 2010

Fantastic! My partner and my son loved this recipe. In fact, my partner says it's his favorite recipe I've ever made. I served this with mushroom-garlic-herb couscous cooked in chicken broth.

—Cuffin Man

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Sep 23, 2010

Fantastic! That was a hit in my house for family members of all ages (and a neighbor who wants the recipe). Thanks for a recipe that I will add to my favorites :o)

—megaroni76

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Sep 27, 2010

This was great! It tasted like a chicken dinner with all the fixins - all in one loaf! It was not - knock-me-down WOW (It IS chicken) - but it had enough flavor that it was great for kids and adults. The kids loved it. I could barely tell there were apples in it. I didn't have sage or celery, but I will be sure to get those for next time. I might also add in some craisins. I fine-diced the apples, onions and carrots before I read the directions. They all got sauteed for the same amount of time - which I am glad! Next time I will just buy the Mirepoix mix at the grocery store, and save the prep time. I also scaled the recipe to one pound, no problems there. There were no leftovers! I will definitely try this again!

—Mommy Chef

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Sep 24, 2010

This was wonderful. My husband and I couldn't stay away from it. He is usually leery of turkey/chicken "meat loaves". I used turkey instead of chicken and had to add about 6 oz of very lean hamburger meat (I didn't have enough turkey), but other than that, I followed directions exactly. Bravo!!

—mikaym

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Dec 03, 2010

Everyone LOVED this dish. This is the best recipe I have found in a long time. Followed recipe as written.

—Hannah

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Nov 22, 2010

Oh my this was sooooo good!! I used 1 lb of ground chicken b/c that was the size of the package. Thanks for this great recipe.

—blessedmom

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Nutrition

Calories
213 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
15.8 g
5%

Cholesterol
88 mg
29%

Fat
6.6 g
10%

Fiber
1.9 g
8%

Protein
22.1 g
44%

Sodium
499 mg
20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tangy Apple Chicken Loaf

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 213
Calories from Fat: 59

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.6g 10 %
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17 %
Cholesterol 88mg 29 %
Sodium 499mg 20 %
** Potassium 381mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 15.8g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8 %
Protein 22.1g 44 %
** Sugars 7.8g
Vitamin A 35 %
Vitamin C 8 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 14 %
** Thiamin 15 %
** Niacin 112 %
** Vitamin B6 35 %
** Magnesium 13 %
** Folate 14 %

* 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.