chicken apple sausage

Saturday mornings in our house usually involve some negotiation about breakfast. The kids want something special, while I'm looking for something relatively quick and at least somewhat nutritious. When I first made these chicken apple sausages, I expected the usual lukewarm reception to anything new. Instead, my seven-year-old took one bite and declared them "even better than the ones from the store!" By Monday morning, both kids were still requesting them, which never happens with homemade breakfast options.

What makes these sausages special is the perfect balance of savory and sweet. The lean ground chicken keeps them light while the grated apple adds natural sweetness and helps maintain moisture. I add a blend of sage, thyme, and a touch of maple syrup that creates this incredible aroma as they cook. Unlike store-bought versions that often contain preservatives and excess salt, these let me control exactly what goes into our breakfast. They cook up in just about 10 minutes, becoming golden brown on the outside while staying juicy inside.

My husband, who typically reaches for coffee alone in the morning, has started getting up earlier on weekends to ensure he gets his share before they disappear. Last week when my sister visited with her notoriously picky toddler, even he devoured them, carefully picking up each piece with his little fingers. I've found they're versatile too – delicious alongside scrambled eggs, tucked into breakfast sandwiches, or even sliced cold for lunch boxes the next day.

Ready to upgrade your breakfast routine with sausages that will have everyone at the table asking for more? Click below for my full chicken apple sausage recipe that comes together quickly and might just become your new weekend tradition. They freeze beautifully too, so you can make a double batch!