Maple Chicken Breakfast Sausage

Steps

1. In a large bowl using a large spoon or spatula, mix together all the ingredients except for the oil. It may be easier to use your hands to combine it all. Mixture is sticky.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil. (If using a nonstick skillet, I find medium heat is better.)

3. Scoop a portion of the mixture, about 1.5–2 Tablespoons (35–45g) in size, and drop into the hot pan. Slightly flatten into a patty using the back of a spoon or spatula. Repeat with remaining mixture until you have around 8 patties on the skillet, depending on the skillet’s size. Don’t over-crowd the skillet.

4. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip the sausage patties and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes, or until cooked through. Insert an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness; the sausage patties are fully cooked when an instant-read thermometer reads the internal temperature as 165°F (74°C).

5. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

6. Serve chicken sausage patties warm with optional fresh thyme and/or sage as a garnish. Store leftovers covered tightly in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat in the microwave or in a covered skillet over low heat on the stove.