Every time I post my breakfast on my Instagram stories and have chicken sausage on my plate, I always get asked what brand I buy. And while there are a couple we like, they can get expensive if eating all the time, so I figured it was time to make my own. And these homemade maple chicken sausage patties were born.
They are made with just 6 simple ingredients, come together in 25 minutes, and are so easy to make. The result is a perfect balance – they have a savory flavor with a hint of sweetness from the maple syrup. Since I used chicken, they are lower in fat than typical pork sausage and packed with more protein.
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I love making a batch at the beginning of the week and serving them alongside some greens, sautéed veggies, crispy breakfast potatoes or toast, and some eggs. Or if eggs aren’t your thing, have 3-4 sausages for a high-protein breakfast! You can easily double or triple the recipe too and freeze some for later!
Why you’ll love this this maple chicken breakfast sausage recipe
- easy to make – they come together in about 20-25 minutes.
- better than store-bought breakfast sausage – not only do they taste great, but there are no added nitrites or nitrates, fillers, or binders!
- 9 grams of protein per patty!
- a great option for meal prep for the week
What is breakfast sausage?
Breakfast sausage is seasoned ground meat, usually with a sweet and savory profile, that is eaten in the morning alongside other breakfast staples. It is usually made of pork, but can also be chicken or turkey, and comes as ground meat, in patties, or links. Serve it alongside eggs, toast, biscuits, pancakes, or in breakfast sandwiches, tacos, or burritos.
Is breakfast sausage healthy?
Breakfast sausages can be a healthy addition to any diet when made with the right ingredients. When making them at home, you have full control over the quality of the ingredients. There are no added nitrites or nitrates, fillers, binders, or artificial ingredients. They also aren’t loaded with sodium, and just a pinch of sea salt is used for the whole recipe.
Ingredients
- ground chicken – I suggest using ground chicken and not chicken breast, as chicken breast is too lean.
- maple syrup – for a touch of sweetness.
- garlic powder
- ground sage
- onion powder
- cumin
- salt and black pepper
- olive oil, for cooking
How to make chicken breakfast sausage
For the complete directions, ingredient amounts, serving size, and accurate nutrition breakdown, scroll down to the recipe card below.
Make sausages.
Add ground chicken, spices, salt, and pepper to a medium-large bowl. Using your hands, mix to combine.
Form sausage patties.
Form mixture into 9 equal-sized patties, making sure to flatten them out and putting a little thumb-sized indent in the middle so they don’t puff up when you cook them. The mixture will be sticky; if needed, wet your hands with a little water when forming patties.
Cook.
Heat up a large skillet or cast iron over medium heat, add oil, and let it get hot. Add sausage patties in a single layer and cook for 3-5 minutes, flip, and cook for another 2-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. You may have to cook in two batches depending on how big your pan is.
Enjoy!
Serve with your favorite breakfast items and enjoy!
What to serve with breakfast sausage
You can treat this recipe as an addition to breakfast and serve it with other classic sides. Or if you are egg-free, use these patties as your main source of protein. Here are some ideas:
- at breakfast with eggs, toast or potatoes, and veggies
- in a breakfast salad
- in breakfast sandwiches, burritos, tacos
- alongside pancakes or waffles
Storage and reheating
Substitutions and additions
- ground chicken – I suggest using ground chicken and not ground chicken breasts, as chicken breast is too lean and they will come out dry. You can also use ground turkey or ground pork instead of chicken, with pork giving you that classic breakfast sausage flavor.
- maple syrup – add more if you want them a little sweeter. Fennel seeds and thyme would be good additions.
- spices – swap out the spices to your liking to change the flavor.
- olive oil – any neutral oil will work for cooking.
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Chicken Breakfast Sausage Patties
equipment
- nonstick skillet
ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken (I suggest using ground chicken and not chicken breast, as chicken breast is too lean)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
instructions
- Make sausages. Add ground chicken, spices, salt, and pepper to a medium-large bowl. Using your hands, mix to combine.
- Form sausage patties. Form mixture into 9 equal-sized patties (about 1.75 ounces each), making sure to flatten them out and put a little thumb-sized indent in the middle so they don’t puff up when you cook them. If needed, you can press them down with a spatula when cooking to help flatten them out. The mixture will be sticky; if needed, wet your hands with a little water when forming patties.
- Cook. Heat up a large nonstick skillet or cast iron over medium heat, add oil, and let it get hot. Add sausage patties in a single layer and cook for 3-5 minutes, flip, and cook for another 2-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. You may have to cook in two batches depending on how big your pan is.
- Enjoy! Serve with your favorite breakfast items and enjoy!
nutrition
Recipe by Kelly Nardo, Eat the Gains | Photography by Sierra Inn
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