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Italian Chicken Sausage Recipe

Italian Chicken Sausage Recipe

This homemade Italian chicken sausage recipe is healthier than store-bought, requires minimal ingredients, and is packed with protein and flavor!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Rest Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds or 1 teaspoon ground fennel
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram

Instructions

  • Add the ground chicken, olive oil, and seasonings to a bowl.
  • Mix gently until thoroughly combined.
  • Refrigerate for at least eight hours, but preferably overnight.
  • When ready to cook, spray a hot skillet with avocado oil.
  • Cook the sausage over medium-high heat until nicely browned and cooked through.

Notes

  • Don’t skimp on the resting time. Resting the meat for at least eight hours allows the seasonings to penetrate the meat, and the flavor will be much better.
  • Resting the meat also allows you to shape it better. I often make these into patties for sandwiches. 
  • Italian sausage makes delicious soups. Bean soup, potato soup, and vegetable soup would be delicious!
  • Sausage and mushroom pizza is one of our favorite ways to use this Italian chicken sausage recipe.
  • I love adding this to eggs for a quick sausage veggie scramble, but it also works well with omelets and frittata.
  • The sky is the limit in terms of flavor combinations. I stick to classic Italian flavors, but if you like spicy things, add some cayenne pepper or your favorite hot sauce directly to the meat before mixing.
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