Description
Homemade Maple Chicken Sausage Patties are juicy, savory-sweet breakfast sausages made with ground chicken, pure maple syrup, and warm spices. They’re easy to prepare, freezer-friendly, and perfect for a wholesome morning meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground chicken (preferably a mix of white and dark meat)
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground sage
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, maple syrup, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, sage, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into small, flat patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties in batches for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm, or let cool and freeze for later use.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be used instead of chicken if preferred.
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized patties.
- These sausage patties freeze well—store between parchment sheets in a zip-top bag.
- Maple flavor can be intensified with an extra drizzle after cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg