Maple Chicken Breakfast Sausage Patties

About This Recipe

Homemade maple chicken breakfast sausage patties made with ground chicken, spices, and a touch of maple syrup. Lower in fat than pork sausage and packed with protein.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
  use ground chicken, not chicken breast, which is too lean
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  for cooking

Instructions

1. Make sausages: Add ground chicken, maple syrup, garlic powder, sage, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to a medium-large bowl. Using your hands, mix to combine.
2. Form sausage patties: Form mixture into 9 equal-sized patties (about 1.75 ounces each), flattening them out and putting a thumb-sized indent in the middle so they don't puff up when cooked. If sticky, wet hands with a little water.
3. Cook: Heat a large nonstick skillet or cast iron over medium heat, add olive oil, and let it get hot. Add patties in a single layer and cook for 3-5 minutes, flip, and cook another 2-4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4. Enjoy: Serve with your favorite breakfast items and enjoy.