Homemade Chicken Breakfast Sausage
These homemade chicken breakfast sausages are made with freshly ground meat, real maple syrup( for that classic breakfast sausage taste), and warm spices. Ready in just 20 minutes, they make a delicious protein-packed addition to any breakfast.
Equipment
- 1 food processor
- 1 large bowl
- 1 cast iron or other heavy skillet
- 1 meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast or thighs or use store-bought ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon rubbed sage
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
- ½ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut chicken breast or thighs in cubes. Place them in a food processor and pulse on high until ground.
- In a large bowl, add ground chicken, 2 tablespoons real maple syrup or honey, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon rubbed sage, ½ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg. Mix well until combined with your hands or a spatula.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Form chicken patties and place them carefully onto the hot skillet. Fry for 4 minutes on both sides or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Once browned on both sides, you may cover the skillet with a lid and cook them on low to make sure they are thoroughly cooked.
- Serve homemade chicken breakfast sausages with eggs, waffles, pancakes and fruit.
Notes
These recipe makes about 6-7 medium patties.
You can use ground turkey or pork instead of chicken.
They will last in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 2eaCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 6.6gProtein: 31.8gFat: 7.5gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 287.5mgSugar: 6.6g
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