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Chicken Breakfast Sausage Patties
With subtle notes of pure maple syrup, these chicken breakfast sausage patties are a morning favorite in our house! A homemade seasoning mix with fennel seeds and sage is a must-make to takes the flavor over the top.
Servings: 12 patties
Ingredients
Breakfast Sausage Seasoning:*
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ¼ teaspoon sage ground
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Chicken Breakfast Sausage:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup honey or other sweetener
- 2 tablespoons oil avocado or olive
Instructions
- Breakfast Sausage Seasoning: Whisk together the breakfast sausage seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.2 teaspoons fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon thyme, ¼ teaspoon sage, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Shape Sausage Patties: Add ground chicken to a large bowl along with the maple syrup and the sausage seasoning. Mash together with either a potato masher or by hand until everything is well mixed. Divide the mixture into four sections and create three patties from each section. The patties should end up being roughly 2 to 2 ½-inches wide and ½-inch thick.1 pound ground chicken, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- -OR- Make Links: Alternatively, you can shape the mixture into links that are roughly 1-inch round and 3 inches long.
- Cook Sausage in Skillet: Add 1-2 tablespoons of oil to a large skillet over medium heat. You want just enough so that it completely coats the bottom. Wait for the oil to begin to sizzle and then place the sausage patties in a single layer, being careful that none of them touch. (Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to cook these in two batches.) Cook the sausage for 3 minutes per side, or until the edges become golden and the meat is cooked through and no longer pink.2 tablespoons oil
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 3-4 months.
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Notes
- Seasoning: You can also use half of this homemade breakfast sausage seasoning or purchase a store-bought one.
- Meat: Use lean ground chicken (93% works great) so the patties hold together without drying out.
- Mixing: Don’t overmix the sausage—gentle mixing keeps the patties tender.
- Moisture: If the mixture feels dry, a tablespoon of oil or milk helps keep the sausage juicy.
- Cooking: Cook over medium to medium-high heat for good browning without burning.
- Make-Ahead: Shape the patties ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Freezing: Uncooked patties freeze well—separate with parchment and freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
