Homemade Maple Chicken Breakfast Sausage
Homemade Maple Chicken Breakfast Sausage is a simple and delicious breakfast recipe made with ground chicken, pure maple syrup, herbs, and warm spices. The combination creates tender sausage patties with a wonderful balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors.
Making breakfast sausage at home is easy and gives you complete control over the seasonings. You can adjust the sweetness, herbs, and spices to suit your taste. These chicken sausage patties are perfect for busy mornings because they cook quickly and can also be prepared ahead of time.
Serve them with scrambled eggs, pancakes, waffles, toast, roasted potatoes, or fresh fruit. They also make a tasty filling for breakfast sandwiches.
Ingredients List
Serving, Prep Time, Cooking Time, Calories
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Calories: Approximately 190 calories per serving
The calorie amount is an estimate and can vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Homemade Maple Chicken Breakfast Sausage is packed with delicious breakfast flavor. The maple syrup adds a gentle sweetness that pairs beautifully with the savory herbs and spices.
Ground chicken gives the sausage a mild flavor that allows the seasonings to stand out. The mixture is also easy to customize, so you can make the patties sweeter, more savory, or slightly spicy.
Another reason to love this recipe is how quickly it comes together. The sausage mixture takes only a few minutes to prepare, and the patties cook in a skillet until golden and fully cooked.
These homemade sausage patties are also versatile. You can serve them as part of a traditional breakfast or use them in breakfast sandwiches, wraps, bowls, and meal prep dishes.
Step By Step Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Mixture
Mix the Ingredients
Place the ground chicken in a large mixing bowl. Add the maple syrup, garlic powder, dried sage, thyme, rosemary, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Gently mix everything together until the seasonings are evenly distributed. Avoid mixing the chicken too much because overmixing can make the finished patties dense.
Shape the Sausage
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into about eight equal portions. Shape each portion into a round sausage patty.
Try to keep the patties similar in size and thickness. This helps them cook evenly and makes it easier to serve consistent portions.
Heat the Skillet
Prepare the Pan
Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to heat for a few moments.
The pan should be warm enough to lightly brown the patties without burning the maple syrup.
Cook the Sausage
Cook Until Golden
Place the sausage patties carefully into the hot skillet. Leave a little space between each patty.
Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes on the first side. Carefully flip each patty and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes.
Because these patties contain ground chicken, check the center with a food thermometer. Ground poultry should reach an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
Serve the Sausage
Rest and Enjoy
Transfer the cooked patties to a clean plate and let them rest briefly before serving.
Enjoy your Homemade Maple Chicken Breakfast Sausage with scrambled eggs, pancakes, waffles, toast, breakfast potatoes, or fresh fruit.
Variations To Try
Spicy Maple Chicken Sausage
For a little heat, add a small amount of crushed red pepper or cayenne pepper to the mixture. The gentle heat pairs nicely with the maple sweetness.
Apple Maple Chicken Sausage
Add finely chopped apple to the chicken mixture for a fruity variation. A firm apple works well because it can maintain some texture during cooking.
Herb Chicken Sausage
Increase the amount of sage and thyme for a stronger herb flavor. You can also add a little fresh parsley for extra freshness.
Maple Pepper Sausage
Add extra freshly ground black pepper for a simple peppery flavor. This version is especially tasty with eggs and roasted potatoes.
Breakfast Sandwich Sausage
Make the patties slightly larger and flatter. Place one inside a toasted English muffin or biscuit with eggs and cheese for a quick homemade breakfast sandwich.
Freezing Or Restoring
Homemade Maple Chicken Breakfast Sausage can be prepared ahead and frozen for convenient breakfasts.
For uncooked patties, place them in a single layer on a lined tray and freeze until firm. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer safe container or bag. Place parchment paper between the patties if you are stacking them.
Cooked sausage patties can also be frozen. Allow the cooked patties to cool properly, then place them in an airtight freezer safe container.
When you are ready to eat them, thaw frozen cooked patties safely in the refrigerator and reheat them until hot throughout.
For uncooked frozen patties, thaw them in the refrigerator before cooking. Always make sure ground chicken reaches 165°F in the center before serving.
Recipe Notes
Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor. It gives the sausage a natural maple taste that works well with the savory herbs.
Do not overmix the ground chicken. Gentle mixing helps keep the patties tender.
Keep the patties similar in thickness so they cook evenly.
If the chicken mixture feels sticky while shaping, lightly wet your hands with water.
A nonstick skillet can make flipping the sausage patties easier.
You can prepare the sausage mixture ahead of time and keep it refrigerated until you are ready to shape and cook the patties.
Always use a food thermometer to make sure the center of the chicken sausage reaches 165°F.
FAQs
Can I use ground turkey instead of chicken?
Yes. Ground turkey can replace ground chicken in this recipe. The flavor and texture may be slightly different, but the seasonings work well with both.
Can I reduce the maple syrup?
Yes. You can use less maple syrup if you prefer a more savory sausage. Keep in mind that reducing it will also reduce the maple flavor.
Can I make these sausage patties ahead of time?
Yes. The patties can be prepared ahead and stored safely in the refrigerator before cooking. You can also freeze them for longer storage.
What can I serve with chicken breakfast sausage?
These sausage patties pair well with scrambled eggs, pancakes, waffles, toast, roasted potatoes, oatmeal, and fresh fruit.
Can I make smaller sausage patties?
Yes. Smaller patties are perfect for breakfast sandwiches, breakfast wraps, or serving as part of a larger breakfast platter.
How do I know when chicken sausage is done?
The best way to check is with a food thermometer. Ground chicken should reach 165°F in the center before serving.
Can I make this recipe spicy?
Yes. Add crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, or a small amount of chili powder to give the sausage a little heat.
Conclusion
Homemade Maple Chicken Breakfast Sausage is an easy breakfast recipe that brings together tender ground chicken, sweet maple syrup, fragrant herbs, and flavorful spices. The result is a delicious sausage patty that tastes homemade and pairs well with many breakfast favorites.
The recipe is simple enough for a weekday morning and versatile enough for weekend brunch. You can prepare the patties ahead of time, customize the seasoning, or freeze a batch for future breakfasts.
Serve these sausage patties with eggs, pancakes, waffles, potatoes, or toast for a satisfying homemade breakfast that the whole family can enjoy.
Homemade Maple Chicken Breakfast Sausage
Course: Breakfast4
servings10
minutes12
minutes190
kcalIngredients
1 pound ground chicken
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
- Add the ground chicken, maple syrup, garlic powder, sage, thyme, rosemary, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl.
- Gently mix the ingredients until the seasonings are evenly combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the mixture into about 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a round sausage patty.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place the sausage patties in the skillet and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
- Continue cooking until the patties are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 165°F in the center.
- Transfer the cooked sausage patties to a plate and let them rest briefly.
- Serve warm with eggs, pancakes, waffles, toast, potatoes, or fresh fruit.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for the best maple flavor. Avoid overmixing the ground chicken because gentle mixing helps keep the sausage tender. Make sure the center of the chicken sausage reaches 165°F before serving. You can prepare the patties ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze them for convenient breakfasts.
