Description
A juicy, flavorful sausage made with ground chicken and spices. Easy to prep, freeze, and customize for breakfast or Italian dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken (thigh meat preferred)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds (crushed)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, sage, or parsley)
- Optional: 1 tsp maple syrup (for breakfast flavor), 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together gently.
- Shape into patties or leave loose for crumbles.
- Cook in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked about 4–5 minutes per side for patties.
- Serve warm or store in fridge/freezer for later.
Notes
Test a small portion first to adjust seasoning. Freeze raw or cooked sausage in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 23g
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