Ginger-Sesame Meat Loaf
Try a new version of classic meat loaf. Season ground chicken with Asian-flavored ingredients, including fresh ginger, pad thai stir-fry sauce, lemongrass, and soy sauce.

Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
8 servings
Ingredients
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Nonstick cooking spray
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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1 cup chopped green onion
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1 cup finely shredded carrot
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1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
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1 Tbsp. finely chopped lemongrass or 2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel (optional)
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1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
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2 tsp. chili powder
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1-1/2 lb. uncooked ground chicken
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8 oz. Pad Thai noodles (rice noodles)
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2/3 cup purchased Pad Thai stir-fry sauce
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2 Tbsp. chicken broth
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Sliced green onions and/or sesame seeds (optional)
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly coat an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside. In bowl combine eggs, onions, carrots, soy sauce, garlic, sesame seeds, lemongrass, ginger, and chili powder; add chicken. Mix well. Pat into pan.
2.
Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of loaf registers 165F. Let stand 10 minutes before removing from pan.
3.
Meanwhile, prepare noodles according to package directions; drain. Toss with 1/3 cup of the Pad Thai sauce. Return to pan; heat through. In a small saucepan heat remaining Pad Thai sauce and broth just to boiling. To serve, slice meat loaf; divide noodles among plates; top with meat loaf slices. Drizzle with Pad Thai-broth mixture. Sprinkle with onions and/or sesame seeds. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 308, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Sodium 723 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 12%, Calcium 7%, Iron 11%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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