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Freshly cooked chicken breakfast sausage patties garnished with herbs on a white ceramic plate.

Homemade Chicken Breakfast Sausage

A healthy and flavorful twist on classic breakfast sausage, made with fresh herbs, spices, and ground chicken for a lean yet juicy option.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Flavor Meld Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 100kcal
Cost: 10$

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bow (Large enough to combine all ingredients)
  • 1 Cast iron skillet (Preferred for even cooking and crust)
  • 1 Meat thermometer (To check internal temperature of patties)
  • 1 Cutting board (Use for herbs and optional add-ins)
  • 1 Measuring spoons (To ensure accurate seasoning proportions)
  • 1 Spatula (For flipping patties during cooking)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground chicken - Thigh meat preferred for juiciness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil - Plus extra for cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup - For caramelization
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Fennel - Adds classic sausage aroma
  • ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Optional for heat
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked - Adds depth and smokiness
  • ½ teaspoon Ground nutmeg - Traditional sausage seasoning
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinega - For brightness
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh sage leaves - Chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme - Chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary - Chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Optional for garnish

Instructions 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and nutmeg.
  • Add minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, sage, thyme, rosemary, and parsley to the mixture.
  • Gently mix the ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
  • Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Form the mixture into 12 equal-sized patties, about 2 ounces each, making a small indentation in the center of each patty.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add a thin layer of olive oil.
  • Place the patties in the skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for 4–5 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
  • Flip the patties and cook for another 3–4 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches
  • Transfer cooked patties to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 60g | Calories: 100kcal (5%) | Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) | Protein: 11g (22%) | Fat: 5g (8%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 40mg (13%) | Sodium: 180mg (8%) | Potassium: 120mg (3%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 100IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 10mg (1%) | Iron: 0.5mg (3%)