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Chicken Meatloaf Meatball(5 of 6)

Chicken Meatloaf Meatball(5 of 6)

Ingredients

• 3 chicken-breast halves (1/4” thick)
• Olive oil, 3 tbsp
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Fresh ginger (small piece, peeled), thinly sliced
• ½ lime
• 2 eggs
• Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp
• Tomato paste, 1 tbsp + 2 tsp
• 3 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 1 small-sized yellow onion, quartered
• 1 small-sized carrot, cut into big pieces
• ½ medium-sized apple, peeled and grated
• Breadcrumbs, 1 cup
• Maple syrup, 3 tbsp
• Pistachios, 1/3 cup

Preparation

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken with 2 scallions, 2 tbsp oil, half of the ginger, and some salt and pepper to taste.
2. Add lime juice and combine well until fully mixed.
3. Set aside.
4. Place a large saucepan over low-med heat. Add ginger and some lime juice along with an inch of water.
5. Place a colander or steamer basket on top and bring the water mixture to a boil.
6. Remove chicken from marinade and place it on the steamer.
7. Steam for 5 minutes until cooked through.
8. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let cool for 5 minutes.
9. Chop into small pieces.
10. Set the oven to preheat at 400 degrees F.
11. Prepare a loaf pan with oil or cooking spray and set aside.
12. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp tomato paste, mustard, eggs, and remaining oil.
13. Season with salt and pepper.
14. Add carrots, onion and garlic in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add to the egg mixture and combine well. Lastly, add chicken along with remaining scallions, breadcrumbs and apple to the mixture and mix using your hands until thoroughly combined.
15. Spoon half mixture into the pan and cover with pistachios in a single layer. Top with rest of the meat and round from the top and edges. Set to bake for 20 minutes.
16. Meanwhile, mix remaining tomato paste and maple syrup together. Remove meatloaf from the oven and brush the glaze on top. Bake for another 10 minutes until done.
17. Remove and cover with foil and let it rest for another 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cut into slices and serve warm.