These homemade Chicken Breakfast Sausages are so easy to make, the perfect balance of savory & sweet, and a great addition to your breakfast plate next time you're looking to add protein!
As a dietitian, I try to eat protein at breakfast and nothing helps me accomplish that like having a good breakfast meal prep recipe like these maple chicken breakfast sausages.
I love using these sausage patties to make breakfast sandwiches on an English muffin with egg, or to make a simple breakfast plate with avocado and berries. I even eat these sausage patties with lunch or as a snack sometimes! If you've never tried making your own breakfast sausage, let this be your sign to give it a try.
If you like this recipe, you may enjoy my Cottage Cheese Egg Bake, another high-protein breakfast. Serve these chicken breakfast sausage patties with Starbucks Copycat Egg Bites, Smashed Avocado Toast, or make a freezer-friendly breakfast sandwich using it.
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Here's a recipe showing how to make this recipe that I hope is helpful!
Key Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
These homemade Chicken Sausage patties are made with simple ingredients. Below is the ingredient list with some notes.Be sure to check the printable recipe card at the bottom for exact ingredient measurements and full recipe.
- Ground Chicken - I like to use ground chicken breast for my breakfast patties because it is more lean than ground pork. With that said, you can turn these into pork sausage patties by replacing the lean chicken breast with ground pork. Ground turkey works too.
- Pure Maple Syrup - a bit of sugar adds sweetness to balance out the savory spices & herbs added to this sausage. It also helps with browning of the patties. You can use brown sugar for this purpose if you prefer. If you don't like sweetness in your breakfast sausage, feel free to leave it out!
- Blend of Seasonings - you'll use a handful of spices to add savory flavor including dried thyme, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Make this recipe even easier by replacing the thyme/parsley/oregano combo with Italian seasoning. Another very common ingredient found in breakfast sausage patties is dried sage or fresh sage. Feel free to add it if you want!
- Kosher Salt & Black Pepper - my favorite way to tie the flavors together.
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil - or avocado oil - you'll use the oil to cook the sausage patties. Both olive oil and avocado oil are high in heart healthy oleic acids.
- Apple (optional) - to add a bit more sweetness, grate part of an apple. This also adds more nutrients and makes for a more moist end product.
How to Make Chicken Breakfast Sausage
Below are the easy steps for how to make this chicken apple sausage with some visuals that I hope are helpful! Don't forget to check out the recipe card at the bottom for the full recipe.
- Step 1: Grate the apple until you have ¼ cup. Add the ground chicken, seasonings, apple, and pure maple syrup to a large bowl. Mix to combine. You can do this with your hands or a wooden spoon.
- Step 2: Divide the chicken into equal sized pieces and gently form it into patties that are ½ inch to ¾ inch thick. Line them up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to get them ready to cook. You will have 8-10 patties.
- Step 3: Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add the olive oil and heat until it shimmers. Add the first batch of chicken patties to the hot skillet in a single layer. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan. You will likely need to cook a second batch. Cook 4-5 minutes on the first side.
- Step 4: Carefully flip the patties and cook and cook an additional 4-6 minutes on the second side or until they are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165℉ (75°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
Hint: keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking! The cook time will vary depending on your pan and stovetop.
Dietitian Tip
While store-bought frozen sausage has its place in my kitchen, I prefer to make my own when I can spare a few minutes! Homemade sausage patties give you more control over the flavor so you can adjust them to your personal preferences. Another benefit of making your breakfast chicken sausage at home is that it's made with minimal ingredients and don't contain additives or preservatives that many store-bought versions do.
Variations
One of the great things about making homemade chicken breakfast sausage patties is you can adjust the flavors to your liking. Below are some ideas but feel free to get creative!
- Spicy - if you like spicy sausage patties, double up on the red pepper flakes or add a dash of cayenne.
- Savory - replace the grated apple with grated zucchini for a more savory option. Zucchini is the perfect addition to get some veggies in at breakfast too!
- Kid friendly - if you're serving this breakfast recipe to kids, I suggest omitting the red pepper flakes to take away the spiciness.
Ideas for Serving Chicken Breakfast Sausage
Here are some of the best ways I have found to serve this maple chicken breakfast sausage recipe
- Healthy Breakfast Plate - add these chicken breakfast patties to a plate with avocado for heart-healthy fats, fresh berries for fiber and antioxidants, and a slice of whole grain toast or an English muffin for some carbohydrates. This is an easy way to enjoy a balanced breakfast!
- Breakfast Sandwiches - make a delicious breakfast sandwich by adding this homemade breakfast sausage recipe, a fried egg, and a slice of your favorite cheese between 2 slices of sourdough or an English muffin.
- Breakfast Tacos - chop up the sausage patties and add them to breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs, spinach, avocado, black beans, and salsa or hot sauce!
- Egg Scramble - chop them up and add them to an egg scramble or omelet with your favorite vegetables.
- In a Breakfast Casserole - add them to your favorite breakfast casserole. Here's one made with simple ingredients that you could add them to increase the amount of protein!
- For Lunch or Dinner - you can easily enjoy these for lunch or dinner instead of breakfast! I like to serve them with roasted sweet potatoes, carrots & cauliflower, and a delicious yogurt tahini sauce.
Storage for Maple Breakfast Sausage
- Refrigerator - store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Freezer - meal prep these by making them in advance and freezing in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Reheat - To reheat your refrigerated chicken breakfast sausage, microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute or heat in your air fryer or toaster oven. To reheat leftover frozen patties, microwave for 1-2 minutes until heated throughout.
Expert Tips
- Use a cookie scoop or small measuring cup to create evenly sized patties. I suggest rolling them into balls and them mashing them gently with your hands to create patties.
- Be sure to heat the oil in the pan before adding the patties. Adding them to the hot pan will create more browning.
- Don't overcook them because they will get tough and dry. To avoid overcooking, don't raise the heat on your stove above medium heat.
- Use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature to make sure they are cooked!
FAQ
While healthy means something different to everyone, these homemade breakfast sausages are a nutrient-rich option. The ground chicken provides high-quality lean protein and important nutrients like vitamins B6 and B12. The olive oil provides heart-healthy fatty acids that have been shown to support hormone health and brain health. And the blend of spices provides antioxidants. This recipe uses clean ingredients and does not contain additives or preservatives that many store-bought sausage patties contain.
Yes, this is a gluten-free chicken sausage patty recipe.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Chicken Breakfast Sausage Patties (Maple Apple)
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup grated apple I grate mine with a box grater
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley or dried sage
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
- Grate the apple until you have ¼ cup. Add the ground chicken, seasonings, apple, and pure maple syrup to a large bowl. Mix to combine. You can do this with your hands or a wooden spoon.
- Divide the chicken into equal sized pieces and gently form it into patties that are ½ inch to ¾ inch thick. Line them up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to get them ready to cook. You will have 8-10 patties.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add the olive oil and heat until it shimmers. Add the first batch of chicken patties to the hot skillet in a single layer. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan. You will likely need to cook a second batch. Cook 4-5 minutes on the first side.
- Carefully flip the patties and cook and cook an additional 4-6 minutes on the second side or until they are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165℉ (75°C). Cook time will vary depending on your pan and stovetop.
Video
Notes
- Use a cookie scoop or small measuring cup to create evenly sized patties. I suggest rolling them into balls and them mashing them gently with your hands to create patties.
- Be sure to heat the oil in the pan before adding the patties. Adding them to the hot pan will create more browning.
- Don't overcook them because they will get tough and dry. To avoid overcooking, don't raise the heat on your stove above medium heat.
- Use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature to make sure they are cooked!
- Refrigerator - store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Freezer - meal prep these by making them in advance and freezing in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Reheat - To reheat your refrigerated chicken breakfast sausage, microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute or heat in your air fryer or toaster oven. To reheat leftover frozen patties, microwave for 1-2 minutes until heated throughout.
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