Are you stuck in a breakfast rut? I love a classic bacon and egg breakfast as much as anyone, but sometimes you just need to switch things up. Enter these incredibly flavorful, homemade chicken sausage patties! Packed with fresh herbs like sage, chives, and parsley, they deliver a savory punch that’s both satisfying and surprisingly light. Paired with tender-crisp bok choy wilted in the same pan, this becomes a complete, protein-packed meal that will energize your morning. It’s a warm, comforting breakfast that proves you don’t need eggs to start your day right.
**SERVES:** 5
**PREP TIME:** 5 minutes
**COOK TIME:** 25 minutes
Ingredients
• For the Chicken Sausages
• 1 pound / 455 g ground chicken
• ¾ teaspoon finely ground sea salt
• 2 tablespoons diced white onions
• 2 leaves fresh sage, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• For Cooking & Serving
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, avocado oil, or ghee
• 5 cups / 350 g chopped bok choy
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, sea salt, onions, sage, chives, parsley, garlic, black pepper, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Gently mix with your hands until all are just combined. Be careful not to overwork the mixture.
2. Heat your chosen oil or ghee in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
3. While the pan heats, form the chicken mixture into 10 uniform patties. A ¼-cup scoop works perfectly. Roll each portion into a ball, place it in the hot pan, and gently press down with a spatula until about ¼-inch thick.
4. Cook the sausage patties for about 10 minutes per side, until they are golden brown on the outside and cooked through completely.
5. Transfer the cooked sausages to a serving plate. You can keep them warm in an oven set to 180°F / 82°C while you cook the greens.
6. Add the chopped bok choy to the same skillet, using the flavorful drippings from the sausage. Cover the pan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until the stems are fork-tender but still have a slight crispness.
7. Arrange the cooked bok choy on the serving plate alongside the chicken sausages and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
• Per serving, cooked in coconut oil
• Calories: 246
• Total Fat: 14.5 g
• Saturated Fat: 6.6 g
• Cholesterol: 101 mg
• Sodium: 405 mg
• Carbohydrates: 2.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Net Carbs: 1.4 g
• Protein: 27.6 g
Pro Tips
• For the most tender sausages, mix the ground chicken and seasonings until just combined. Overworking the meat can result in tough, dense patties.
• These patties are perfect for meal prep. Store cooked sausages in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 1 month. Reheat gently in a covered pan with a splash of water or in the microwave.
• Elevate the flavor by serving with a spoonful of bright, zesty Chimichurri. The fresh, herby sauce cuts through the richness of the sausage beautifully.
• This recipe is easily adaptable for various dietary needs. For a Low-FODMAP version, omit the onions and garlic. For AIP, omit the black pepper and red pepper flakes. For nightshade-free, simply omit the red pepper flakes.
FAQ
Q: Can I make these chicken sausage patties ahead of time
A: Yes, these patties are perfect for meal prep. Store cooked sausages in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Reheat them gently in a covered pan or in the microwave.
Q: How do I keep my chicken sausage from being tough
A: The key to tender chicken sausage is to handle the meat mixture as little as possible. Gently mix the ground chicken and seasonings only until they are just combined. Overworking the meat will result in tough, dense patties.
Q: Is this chicken sausage recipe suitable for special diets
A: Yes, this recipe is highly adaptable. For a Low-FODMAP version, simply omit the onions and garlic. For an AIP-friendly meal, leave out the black pepper and red pepper flakes. For a nightshade-free option, omit the red pepper flakes.
Q: What can I serve with these chicken sausage patties
A: This recipe pairs the sausage patties with bok choy wilted in the flavorful pan drippings. For an extra burst of flavor, you can also serve them with a zesty Chimichurri sauce.
