Homemade Chicken Breakfast Sausage

A juicy, flavorful, and healthier alternative to pork sausage, this homemade chicken breakfast sausage is easy to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for clean-eating breakfasts.

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Best chicken breakfast sausage, Breakfast chicken sausage patties, Breakfast chicken sausage recipes, Simple chicken breakfast sausage recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Resting Time: 30

Total Time: 50

Servings: patties

Calories: 155kcal

Cost: $7

Equipment

1 Mixing bowl
1 Skillet (preferably cast iron)
1 Spatula
1 Parchment paper
Measuring spoons

Ingredients

1 pound Ground chicken Preferably thigh meat for moisture
1 tablespoon Olive oil Plus extra for cooking
1 tablespoon Maple syrup Optional, adds natural sweetness
1 teaspoon Dried sage Essential for classic sausage flavor
1 teaspoon Dried thyme
½ teaspoon Garlic powder
½ teaspoon Onion powder
¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper Optional, adjust to spice preference
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black pepper
1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar Helps tenderize the meat

Instructions

Combine sage, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir in maple syrup and apple cider vinegar until well blended.
Add spice mixture and olive oil to ground chicken in a large bowl. Gently mix with hands without overworking the meat.
Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and form into ½-inch thick patties. Wet hands if needed to prevent sticking.
Heat skillet over medium heat with a bit of olive oil. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and 165°F inside.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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