Description
Whipping up chicken breakfast sausage brings serious weekend morning flavor to your table. Packed with herbs and protein, this homemade version beats store-bought patties by a mile.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground chicken
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sage
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Liquids/Cooking Additions:
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- olive oil
Instructions
- Mix 1 pound ground chicken with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon sage, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup in a large bowl until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into 8-10 uniform patties, each about 2-3 inches in diameter, using your hands to create even rounds.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat and add a thin layer of olive oil, heating until the oil is shimmering but not smoking.
- Carefully place the patties into the heated skillet, leaving space between each one. Cook for 5-7 minutes on the first side until the bottom turns golden brown.
- Flip the patties and continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, ensuring your sausages reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Remove the sausages from the skillet and let them rest for 1-2 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the ground chicken is cold when mixing, which helps the seasonings bind better and creates a more cohesive sausage patty.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes before shaping to help the patties hold together during cooking and develop deeper flavors.
- Test one small patty first to check seasoning and adjust salt, herbs, or spice levels for your personal taste preference.
- For a lower-fat version, use a non-stick pan or grill pan instead of adding extra oil, and choose lean ground chicken breast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg