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chicken breakfast sausage
Isla Marie

Chicken Breakfast Sausage

Chicken Breakfast Sausage is a lighter, homemade alternative to traditional pork sausage made with ground chicken, classic breakfast spices, and simple ingredients. It’s juicy, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast plates, sandwiches, meal prep, or freezer-friendly mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 small patties
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken not extra-lean preferred
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife (optional, for portioning)

Method
 

  1. Add ground chicken to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle in sage, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
  2. Add olive oil or milk to the bowl. Gently mix everything together just until combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape into small breakfast patties.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease if needed.
  5. Place patties in the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
  6. Remove from heat and let rest for 1–2 minutes before serving.

Video

Notes

  • Avoid overmixing to keep the sausage tender
  • Medium heat prevents the chicken from drying out
  • Add maple syrup or red pepper flakes for flavor variations
  • Patties can be shaped and frozen before cooking