Growing up, I was never a breakfast person. But I now realize how important it is to start my day on the right foot - that means a quick, easy breakfast packed with protein!
These chicken and apple breakfast sausages take just 30 minutes to make but are filled with flavor and a good source of protein! With just ground chicken, apples, maple syrup, and pantry spices, you can quickly whip up homemade breakfast patties that are perfect for meal prep and busy mornings! Add to a breakfast sandwich, then top with this simple sun dried tomato aioli and you'll have yourself a 12/10 breakfast!
Not only are these chicken breakfast sausages light and full of protein, they're also the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The natural sweetness from the apple pairs so well with the savory, herb-filled sausage, guaranteeing a pop of flavor in every bite. They're anything but bland!
These sausages are filled with warm, comforting flavors and are ideal for cozy, fall mornings, holidays, or weekend brunches. They're also perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you're looking for a similar flavor pairing, this easy apple and brie stuffed chicken that feels upscale and fancy is another great fall chicken and apple combo!
Pre-prepared, store-bought breakfast sausages are tasty but I always wonder what is in them. With these chicken sausages, you can remain in full control of the ingredients. By making them from scratch, you control the salt and spice levels and you always know the quality of the ingredients going in, like fresh apple and pure maple syrup. Eat them as part of a breakfast sandwich on an english muffin or pair them with eggs, hashbrowns, and fresh fruit.
If you aren't the biggest fan of ground chicken or have a hard time finding it in the store, ground turkey works just as well too! But if ground chicken is your thing (like it is mine!), these 30-minute sloppy joes, these family-friendly stuffed peppers, and these quick and easy air fryer meatballs that are perfectly crispy on the outside, yet moist and juicy on the inside, are must makes for weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1: Add all ingredients, besides olive oil, to a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine.
- Step 2: Form ground chicken mixture into 8 medium patties and place on a baking sheet or plate.
⭐️ Quick Tip! If your honey crisp apple is large, you may only need half. Make sure to only use about 1 ¼ cups of diced apple. If you have too many apples in the ground chicken mixture, your patties will fall apart as they cook.
- Step 3: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, transfer the chicken sausage patties into the skillet, leaving some space between each one.
- Step 4: Cook each patty for 3 to 5 minutes, then flip and cook another 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Step 5: Serve chicken and apple breakfast sausages warm as a side to eggs, toast, potatoes, or any of your favorite breakfast foods. You can also serve them on English muffins with eggs and bacon for a breakfast sandwich.
My Top Tips!
⭐️ Marjoram is a dried herb, similar to oregano. It gives the ground chicken a sausage-like flavor. It can be found in your grocery store's dried herbs and spices aisle!
⭐️ To prevent the sausage from becoming too wet, I like to dice my apples finely. If the apple pieces are too large, the chicken patties might be too wet and fall apart while cooking (or the apples may not soften enough).
⭐️ Another trick to prevent your patties from being too wet is to dab your raw ground chicken lightly with a paper towel to soak up some of the excess moisture.
⭐️ And lastly, to ensure that the patties stay together when cooking, wait at least 3 to 5 minutes before flipping. Having enough olive oil in your skillet or cast iron pan helps as well to prevent any sticking!
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30-Minute Chicken and Apple Breakfast Sausage
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 ¼ cups finely diced honey crisp apple (about 1 medium apple)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried sage
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Add all ingredients, besides olive oil, to a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine.
- Form ground chicken mixture into 8 medium patties and place on a baking sheet or plate.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, transfer the chicken sausage patties into the skillet, leaving some space between each one. You may need to cook the patties in batches, depending on the size of your skillet.
- Cook each patty for 3 to 5 minutes, then flip and cook another 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Serve chicken and apple breakfast sausage warm as a side to eggs, toast, potatoes, or any of your favorite breakfast foods. You can also serve them on English muffins with eggs and aioli for a breakfast sandwich.
Notes
- If your raw ground chicken is watery, use a paper towel to dab out some of the excess moisture prior to adding the apples and seasonings.
- Make sure to dice the apples pretty small so they cook quickly in the sausage patties.
- Marjoram is a dried herb, similar to oregano. It gives the ground chicken a sausage-like flavor. It can be found in your grocery store's dried herbs and spices aisle!
Nutrition
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