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Chicken Breakfast Sausage Patties

These Homemade Chicken Breakfast Sausage Patties are juicy, flavorful, and so easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. They’re a protein-packed breakfast recipe perfect for meal prep, breakfast sandwiches, or serving with your favorite eggs and toast!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken breakfast sausage patties
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 -8 patties
Calories 127kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken, or ground pork sausage
  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1¼ tsp. kosher salt
  • A few grinds of black pepper
  • 1 tsp. poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp. olive oil, this helps keep them moist and never dry!
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. dried sage
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • Avocado oil, for cooking stovetop
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Instructions

  • Mix the sausage: In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
    1 lb ground chicken, 1 Tbsp. maple syrup, 1¼ tsp. kosher salt, A few grinds of black pepper, 1 tsp. poultry seasoning, 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. onion powder, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 1/4 tsp. dried sage, Pinch red pepper flakes
    Side-by-side image of mixing all the ingredients together for chicken breakfast sausage.
  • Form patties: Divide mixture into ~6-8 small patties, about ~3 inches wide. Slightly wet hands help prevent sticking when shaping.
    Side-by-side image of forming chicken sausage patties.

Choose Your Cooking Method

  • Stovetop: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little avocado oil. Cook patties for ~4-5 minutes per side Start Timer, or until golden brown on each side and internal temp reaches 165°F. Don’t overcrowd the pan; work in batches. Place cooked patties on a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet.
    Avocado oil
    Three images side-by-side showing how to cook the sausage patties on a skillet on the stovetop.
  • Air Fryer: Preheat to 375°F. Arrange patties in a single layer. Cook for 9-11 minutes Start Timer, flipping halfway through, until cooked through
  • Oven: Preheat to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Bake for 15-18 minutesStart Timer, flipping halfway, until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  • Enjoy! Use them to make breakfast sandwiches on English muffins, with eggs and toast, meal prep with potatoes and veggies, or cut up into breakfast burritos or breakfast tacos.
    Side-by-side of cooked breakfast sausage patties on a plate then three patties stacked on a wooden spatula with a bite taken out of the top patty.

Notes

  • Store: Store leftover sausage patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet, air fryer, or microwave until warmed through.
  • Freeze: Let the patties cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container with parchment paper between layers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or reheat directly from frozen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1patty | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg