Name: Chicken Breakfast Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground chicken; 1/2 small onion, diced; 1 small apple, peeled and diced; 3 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp olive oil + more for cooking

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Homemade Chicken Breakfast Sausage patties are an easy recipe using ground chicken, onion, apple and seasonings. Enjoy that delicious sausage flavor, without all the calories and fat when compared to traditional sausage.

This freezer-friendly recipe is also gluten-free, low carb, paleo and Keto friendly!

Buying sausage form the store is quite the process for me. So many calories and fillers! Not to mention that most contain fennel seeds. Oh, how I despise that taste.

Turns out, making your own homemade chicken breakfast sausage requires simple ingredients, is really easy, and takes under 30 minutes start to finish.

This simple chicken breakfast sausage recipe truly cannot get any easier to make.

You just mix together a handful of fresh ingredients, make patties like you’re making hamburgers, and fry them in a pan.

This breakfast recipe includes lean ground chicken, a blend of the best seasonings, and chunks of apple that gives some sweetness.

It’s great to have complete control over the ingredients used. Plus, homemade chicken sausage patties are much cheaper as well. There’s no reason not to make your own!

You might never buy sausage again thanks to this easy recipe and a healthier alternative.

Plus, these apple chicken breakfast sausages are super filling, and make perfect addition to a healthy breakfast or dinner!

What you’ll Love about this Recipe:

HEALTHIER – Making your own ensures there aren’t fillers or extra ingredients included. As well, ground chicken is just as tasty as ground pork or ground beef, without extra calories or fat.
VERSATILE – You control the ingredients right down to the seasonings used. This recipe is also perfect for those that follow gluten-free, low carb, paleo, and Keto diets.
KID FRIENDLY – The whole family will love these hearty and filling chicken sausage patties, even picky eaters (kids)!

Ingredients Required

These homemade chicken breakfast sausage patties calls for basic ingredients. Just some ground chicken and basic seasonings you’ll have in your spice drawer.

As a reminder, the full printable recipe card for this chicken breakfast sausage patty recipe at the end of this post.

Yet here’s what you’ll need to make your own breakfast sausage:

Lean Ground Chicken – This ground meat is packed with more protein and is lower in fat and calories than ground pork sausage patties.
Onion – Gives flavor
Chopped Apple – Any kind of apple will do, gives moisture and some natural sweetness.
Breakfast sausage seasoning – I like to keep it simple with fresh parsley, kosher salt (or sea salt), black pepper and jarred minced garlic.
Oil – I like to use olive oil, yet feel free to use Avocado oil if needed.

Fresh herbs are always best, yet use dried parsley flakes if you need to. Same with the garlic, you can use garlic powder if needed.

How to Make Chicken Breakfast Sausage

In a large mixing bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
Using your hands or a large cookie scoop, divide mixture into 8 even sized balls. Shape each into a patty, about 1/2 inch thick.
Add oil in a skillet over medium heat (to medium-high heat). When the oil is heated, add the chicken patties and cook for 4 minutes. Turn and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until fully cooked.

Depending on the size of your pan, you might need to cook in batches.

The patties are fully cooked when the internal temperature reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and the outside is seared and a golden brown color.
Enjoy this homemade chicken sausage recipe with your choice of dipping sauce such as ketchup or maple syrup, and sides of your choice.

Cooking Tips

Which Skillet To Use – A nonstick skillet or cast iron skillet is best for making this homemade breakfast sausages recipe. You want to create a seared crust that those pans will provide. The oil in the sausage and in the pan also helps with this.

Don’t Over-Mix – When combining the ingredients, mix until just combined.

It Sticks – Lean ground chicken gets sticky due to the lack of fat. So if this is an issue, wear disposable gloves or cover your hands with oil prior to mixing. Or you can also use an oil covered wooden spoon to mix.

What to Serve with Chicken Breakfast Sausage

When serving, I like to include a dip for breakfast chicken sausages. Ketchup or maple syrup are great options. They are also perfect for making breakfast sandwiches.

Side dishes for chicken breakfast recipes are aplenty. You can keep it simple or offer as many sides as you wish. If you have chicken sausage for breakfast, some choices include:

Toast
Hash Browns
Eggs
Biscuits
Fresh Fruit
Cherry Tomatoes

Pro Tip: Make your own delicious breakfast sandwiches with these chicken sausage patties!

Storage

Leftovers

Leftover Chicken Breakfast Sausage can be refrigerated in an airtight contianer for up to 4-5 days.

Re-heat using the microwave, oven or air fryer until heated evenly throughout.

Can I Freeze Chicken Sausage Patties?

This recipe is freezer-friendly and so perfect for making ahead and for meal prep. You’ll be thankful to have some chicken sausage patties on hand as a quick breakfast or brunch, or for a busy weeknight meal.

Cooked chicken sausage patties can be frozen in an airtight contianer for up to 4 months. Make sure to place sheets of parchment paper in between the patties to avoid them sticking together.

Uncooked patties can also be frozen to cook later, yet the chopped apple texture will alter.

FAQs about Chicken Breakfast Sausage

When compared to pork, chicken is more protein rich which makes one feel full for a longer period of time. It also has less calories and fat.

Our chicken breakfast sausage recipe is made of lean ground chicken, fresh onion, fresh apple, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, garlic and olive oil.

Chicken breakfast sausage is pan-fried on the stove. Each side of the patty is cooked, so it’s seared on the outside.

Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
Prepare a rimmed baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
Place 1/2″ thick sausage patties on the prepared pan in a single layer. Dimple the patty center slightly.
Cook for about 15-20, flipping half way though cooking.
It’s done when the internal temperature reaches 165° Fahrenheit.

Recipe Substitutions

While this recipe is wonderful as is, there are options for modifications if needed.

Ground Chicken – You can also use ground turkey instead of chicken.
Apple – Fresh pear would be great as well.
Seasoning – Use another spice variation if you wish. Suggestions include red pepper flakes, trader joe spice, or even sage.

More Breakfast Recipes

Chicken Breakfast Sausage

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground chicken
1/2 small onion, diced
1 small apple, peeled and diced
3 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic, minced
2 Tbsp olive oil + more for cooking

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
Using your hands or a large cookie scoop, divide mixture into 8 even sized balls. Shape each into a patty, about 1/2 inch thick.
Add oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is heated, add the patties and cook for 4 minutes. Turn and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until fully cooked. Depending on the size of your pan, you might need to cook in batches. The patties are fully cooked when the internal temperature reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Enjoy alone or with your choice of dipping sauce such as ketchup or maple syrup!

Notes

Leftover chicken breakfast sausage should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight contianer, for up to 4 days.
Freeze patties in between sheets of parchment paper for up to 4 months. Thaw before cooking or cook from frozen adding extra cook time.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 196Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 202mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 14g

Disclosure: I am participating in the Chicken Farmers of Canada campaign managed by SJ Consulting. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. The opinions on this blog are my own.

My biggest tip for making this recipe, is to choose your ground chicken (or any chicken) with that Canadian Chicken Farmers logo on the package.

By looking for and selecting based on that logo, you’re supporting Canadian family-owned businesses, and our economy.

Canadian chicken farmers adhere to a strict, mandatory & auditable Animal Care Program to ensure high animal care standards are being upheld.

So while they provide us with obviously high quality tasty chicken, their responsibility extends beyond what you may see or taste.

A good idea is to browse the Chicken Farmers of Canada website. It has great recipes to try, facts about Canadian chicken, and even information right from the farmers themselves. You can also connect online – Facebook: Canadian Chicken, Twitter: @ChickenFarmers, Instagram: @ChickenDotCA and Pinterest: ChickenDotCA.

If your grocer doesn’t provide its customers with the “Raised by a Canadian Farmer” brand, simply ask them to.

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