Sweet and Savory Chicken Breakfast Sausage Recipe

Sweet and Savory Chicken Breakfast Sausage Recipe

This delicious and easy Chicken Breakfast Sausage recipe is tender and packed with flavor! A versatile breakfast protein that can be served on its own or paired with your favorite sweet or savory dishes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time16

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken breakfast sausage, low carb breakfast, paleo breakfast

Servings: patties

Ingredients

1½ Natural Delights Pitted Medjool Dates
1 lb ground chicken
2 tsp fresh sage finely chopped
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
Optional: 1/2-1 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tbsp ghee or your favorite cooking oil

Instructions

Finely chop the dates with a sharp knife.
Combine the dates with the rest of the ingredients, EXCEPT ghee. Mix evenly.
Grease your hands, then form into about 10 small patties.
Heat ghee on a skillet over medium high heat. Pan fry the patties for 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Rest for a few minutes, then enjoy warm.

Notes

Expert Tips

Spice: If you prefer more spice, use more red pepper flakes. If you prefer a milder flavor, either use less pepper flakes or omit them altogether.
Variations: These chicken breakfast sausages are pretty easy to customize according to your flavor preferences. Feel free to play around with the spices. This recipe is sweet and savory with dates and warming spices. Other variations could include garlic powder, chopped onion, diced apple, etc.
Protein: I used ground chicken for a healthier sausage patty, but you can also make pork sausage patties using this same recipe and swapping the chicken for ground pork. You can also use ground turkey as a healthy substitute for chicken.
Dairy-Free: If you’re dairy free or have an allergy, swap the ghee for vegan butter or your favorite cooking oil.

Serving Tips

These chicken breakfast sausage patties are super versatile and work well in so many different ways. Here are a few of the best ways to serve them for a healthy breakfast:

Breakfast Sandwich: Use my recipe for air fry biscuits, then add a sausage patty, a slice of cheese, a fried egg, and some avocado!
Breakfast Burrito: Chop the sausage patty into small pieces and add to your favorite gluten-free or grain-free tortilla with shredded cheese, scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, and salsa.
Side Dish: Serve on the side of your favorite breakfast dishes- pancakes, eggs, hash browns, and more!

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
You can freeze these patties either raw or cooked. Raw patties will stay fresh for 1-2 months in the freezer. Once cooked, cool completely and freeze for up to 3 months. In both cases, I would store them in a freezer-safe bag or container, separating each patty with a piece of parchment paper so they don't stick together.
Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat or cook according to the recipe instructions.

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