Description
These homemade spiced chicken sausages are bursting with flavor, featuring a vibrant blend of spices and a tangy herb mustard glaze. They’re surprisingly easy to make and perfect for a delicious weeknight meal or barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1.1 lb) ground chicken thigh, for flavor and moisture
- 100 g (3.5 oz) diced chicken skin or poultry fat, for richness
- 30 g (1 oz) breadcrumbs, as a binder
- 5 g (1 tsp) kosher salt, for seasoning
- 2 g (½ tsp) black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 g (½ tsp) smoked paprika, for smoky depth
- 1 g (¼ tsp) ground coriander, for citrusy aroma
- 1 g (¼ tsp) crushed fennel seeds, for licorice note
- 2 g (½ tsp) garlic powder, for consistent flavor
- 2 g (½ tsp) onion powder, for savory depth
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil, for searing
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice, for tanginess
- 15 g (1 tbsp) parsley, chopped fresh
- 5 ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard, glaze base
- 5 ml (1 tsp) honey (optional), for sweetness
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional), for heat
Instructions
- Chill & Combine: Chill bowl, combine chicken, skin, and breadcrumbs.
- Season & Mix: Add spices, gently mix until combined.
- Rest & Develop: Refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), line baking sheet.
- Shape Patties: Divide mixture into 8 patties, about 1cm thick.
- Sear for Flavor: Sear patties in olive oil for 2 minutes per side.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 10 minutes, until internal temp reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk mustard, honey, lemon juice, and pepper flakes.
- Glaze & Rest: Brush with glaze, rest for 5 minutes.
- Plate & Garnish: Arrange, drizzle with glaze, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Chilling ingredients is crucial to prevent the fat from melting and creating a greasy sausage. Don’t overmix the sausage mixture to avoid a tough texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Meat
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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