RECIPE

Savory Chicken Breakfast Sausage with Greens

Serves 4

Breakfast

About this recipe:

A nutrient-dense, low-sugar meal that is perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 ¾ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 ¾ tsp dried sage
  • 1 ¾ tsp onion powder
  • ¾ tsp cayenne
  • 2 ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 8 cups spinach
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds, shelled
Instructions:
  1. In a large bowl. combine ground chicken, garlic powder, dried sage, onion powder, cayenne and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well and shape into 8 patties.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 ⅓ tbsp olive oil. Once hot, add chicken patties and press down gently to flatten. Cook undisturbed 3 to 4 minutes, until well browned, then flip and cook other side another 3 to 4 minutes, until cooked through.
  3. While sausage cooks, combine spinach and arugula in a serving dish. Drizzle with remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 ⅓ tbsp lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss until lightly coated. Top with sunflower seeds.
  4. Serve chicken sausage with salad.

Calories:330
Carbs:9g
Sugar:2g
Fat: 23g
Sodium:111mg
Fiber:4g
Net Carbs:5g
Added sugar:0g
Saturated fat:5g
Protein25g