Homemade Chicken Breakfast Sausage

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!

If you love ground chicken recipes, make sure to try our Ground Chicken Meatloaf.

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.

How to Make Chicken Breakfast Sausage

1. In a large mixing bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
   
   
2. 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.
   
   
   
3. 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.
   
   
4. 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

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.

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

• Bisquick Sausage Breakfast Casserole
• Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls
• BBQ Breakfast Scrambler
• Oat Flour Pancakes
• Spinach and Broccoli Quiche
• Whole Wheat Pancakes