Chicken Breakfast Sausage
Juicy. Savory. A little sweet. This chicken breakfast sausage is the perfect start to the day. Warm herbs, a hint of brown sugar, and just enough cayenne to wake things up. They cook up golden in a skillet or on the Blackstone, and the smell alone will have people wandering into the kitchen asking when breakfast is ready.
Servings 8
Calories 175kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried sage
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil.
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the brown sugar, salt, sage, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Gently toss to combine, being sure to incorporate all of the seasonings without overmixing.
- Form into 16 small patties, about 2 ounces each.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, or proceed immediately.
Skillet
- Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
- Cook for 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature is 165°F.
Blackstone Griddle
- Heat your griddle to medium heat. Add the oil and then add the sausage patties.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg