Homemade Chicken Breakfast Sausage
These homemade chicken breakfast sausages are made with freshly ground chicken, 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 large 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
- Grind the chicken. Cut chicken breast or thighs into cubes. Place them in a food processor and pulse on high until ground.
- Make the meat mixture. In a large bowl, combine 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 thoroughly with your hands or a spatula until the spices are evenly distributed.
- Form the breakfast patties. Form chicken patties (2 tablespoons of mixture per each patty) and place them cutting board lined with parchment paper.
- Cook the breakfast patties. Heat oil in a skillet. Place the patties and sear them for 3 minutes on each side. Once browned on both sides, cover the skillet with a lid and continue cooking on low to make sure they are thoroughly cooked and until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
Yield: This recipe makes about 6-7 medium patties.
Storage & Meal Prep: Store leftover cooked patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave.
Freezing: You can freeze these chicken breakfast patties for up to 2 months.
To reheat from frozen: Add ¼ cup of water to a small saucepan or skillet. Add the frozen breakfast patties, cover with a lid, and heat over low. Once the water begins to simmer, cook for 4 minutes. Flip the patties, cover, and cook for an additional 4 minutes, adding a splash of water if the pan dries out. Heat until warmed through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 2eaCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 6.6gProtein: 31.8gFat: 7.5gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 287.5mgSugar: 6.6g
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