Chicken Breakfast Sausage: How To Make It Healthier & More Delicious
This homemade chicken breakfast sausage recipe is a healthier, flavorful alternative to pork sausage. Made with fresh ingredients and bold spices, it’s easy to prepare and perfect for a protein-packed breakfast. Enjoy it pan-fried, baked, or air-fried for a delicious start to your day!
- Author: stacirecipes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fried (baking & air-frying instructions included)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 lb ground chicken (preferably thigh meat for juiciness)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried sage
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- Mix the ingredients – In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, salt, black pepper, sage, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Form the patties – Divide the mixture into small portions and shape into round, flat patties.
- Cook the sausage – Heat a pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Cook each patty for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Serve and enjoy – Pair with eggs, toast, or breakfast bowls for a balanced meal.
Notes
- For extra juiciness, use dark meat chicken instead of breast meat.
- Adjust seasonings to taste – add maple syrup or honey for a hint of sweetness.
- Store cooked patties in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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