Homemade Chicken Apple Sausage Patties
These juicy, flavorful sausage patties are made with lean ground chicken, sweet apple, and warm spices. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast or brunch, they’re easy to make and freezer-friendly!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken preferably thigh meat for juiciness
- 1 medium apple peeled and grated (such as Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional for added sweetness
- ½ teaspoon ground sage
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- Mix the sausage mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated apple, maple syrup (if using), sage, thyme, pepper, nutmeg, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Form the patties: Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into patties, about 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat the pan: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties: Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through (internal temp of 165°F / 74°C).
- Serve warm: Enjoy immediately, or cool and store in the fridge or freezer for later use.
Notes
- For extra moisture, use dark meat ground chicken or add a tablespoon of olive oil to the mixture if using lean breast meat.
- These patties freeze well—just reheat in a skillet or microwave before serving.
- Great served with eggs, pancakes, or tucked into a breakfast sandwich.