Easy Chicken Breakfast Sausage Patties (Maple Apple)
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!
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.
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Notes
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!
- 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.
For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊
Nutrition
Serving: 1 pattyCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 27mgSugar: 2g
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