Chicken maple break sausage

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A healthy, cozy start to your day — easy comfort food made simple.

Chicken maple breakfast sausage

Homemade Breakfast That Feels Like a Weekend Treat

There’s something about the smell of breakfast cooking that instantly makes the morning feel special — that cozy mix of maple, herbs, and something sizzling in the pan.

This Chicken Maple Breakfast Sausage has become a weekend favorite in my kitchen. It’s savory, slightly sweet, and full of flavor — everything you love about classic sausage, but made lighter with lean ground chicken and real ingredients you can feel good about.

The best part? It’s so simple. Just mix, shape, and cook — no casings, no fancy equipment, no mystery ingredients. You can prep a batch ahead of time and have quick, healthy protein ready for busy mornings, brunch, or even meal-prep breakfasts.

If you love easy, healthy comfort food with cozy flavors, this recipe is about to become your new breakfast staple.

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Maple Sausage

  • Made from scratch: No fillers, preservatives, or mystery meat.
  • Light but satisfying: Lean chicken keeps it healthy, while maple syrup adds that breakfast sweetness.
  • Meal prep friendly: Make a batch, freeze it, and reheat in minutes.
  • Balanced flavor: Savory herbs + subtle maple sweetness = perfection.

Tips for Success

  • Use dark meat ground chicken for the juiciest texture.
  • Chill the mixture for 15 minutes before shaping if it feels too sticky.
  • Don’t skip the maple syrup — it balances the savory herbs beautifully.
  • Make ahead: Cooked patties keep for 4 days in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer.

Serving Ideas

  • With scrambled eggs and sautéed greens for a protein-packed breakfast.
  • Tucked into a breakfast sandwich or wrap.
  • Chopped into a breakfast hash with sweet potatoes and peppers.
  • Served with pancakes or waffles for that perfect sweet-savory combo.

Storage & Meal Prep

Store cooked patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To freeze, layer between parchment and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.
Reheat in a skillet or oven until warmed through.

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Chicken maple break sausage

Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken mince

  • 1/2 tsp dried sage

  • ½ tsp dried thyme

  • ½ tsp dried rosemary

  • ½ tsp dried mustard powder (sub 1 tsp dijon)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp crushed red chilli (optional)

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • 2 tbsp olive oil for frying

Directions

  • Add chicken mince to a large mixing bowl
  • Add spices and maple syrup, mix to combine
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan
  • Shape mixture into patties and fry, I use a tablespoon of mixture per patty. Quick tip: it helps to oil your hands before shaping to prevent the mince from sticking.
  • Fry until golden brown on medium heat flipping halfway, should take about 3-5 minutes per side.
  • Serve for breakfast with eggs and fruit or freeze for a quick on the go option.
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