Description
This Homemade Maple Chicken Breakfast Sausage recipe offers a deliciously savory and slightly sweet start to your day. Made with ground chicken and a touch of maple syrup, these flavorful patties are seasoned with smoked paprika, sage, and garlic for a perfect balance of spice and sweetness. Quickly cooked in a skillet, they’re an easy, healthy alternative to traditional pork sausage.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, maple syrup, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, ground sage, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes if you choose to use them. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Form Patties: Shape the sausage mixture into small patties, approximately 2.5 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Place the patties on a parchment-lined surface to keep them from sticking.
- Heat Pan: Warm the olive oil or butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, ensuring the entire pan surface is coated for even cooking.
- Cook Patties: Place the patties in the hot skillet in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each side for 4–5 minutes until the patties develop a golden-brown crust and the internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure they are fully cooked.
- Serve or Store: Serve the sausages immediately while hot, or let them cool before storing them airtight in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freezing for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Make sure the internal temperature of the sausages reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Red pepper flakes can be omitted or adjusted according to spice preference.
- These sausages freeze well; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness every time.
- Use olive oil for a lighter flavor or butter for a richer taste.
