Description
These Maple Chicken Breakfast Sausages are juicy, savory, and slightly sweet with crispy caramelized edges. A quick breakfast option made with lean ground chicken, real maple syrup, and fresh herbs, they’re perfect for meal prep or weekend brunch. Whether you’re looking for easy breakfast ideas, healthy snacks, or a cozy food idea for your mornings, this easy recipe delivers incredible flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 pound ground chicken
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon fresh sage, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, maple syrup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, sage, thyme, and red pepper flakes until just combined.
2. Shape the mixture into 12 small patties, about 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
4. Add patties to the skillet without overcrowding. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
5. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to rest for 1 minute before serving.
Notes
Use real maple syrup — not pancake syrup — for the best flavor and caramelization.
Don’t overmix the chicken or the patties will turn out tough.
Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet and ensure a nice sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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