Clean Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage
A lean and spicy chicken sausage made with italian seasonings. It's a snap to make, and controlling the ingredients means you're only eating what's best for your health.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 148kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic fresh and minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 1 1/4- 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- ut chicken breasts into smaller pieces (a large breast into 3 pieces is good). Add minced garlic, olive oil, 1¼ teaspoons of sea salt, and all the other seasonings.
- Process until the chicken is minced and all the spices are incorporated.
- Cook a tablespoon of sausage mixture in a frying pan, and add more sea salt or red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Prepare fresh, or freeze extra.
Notes
Since the sausage is very lean, it's best cooked with 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil to help with browning.
Have fun with the spices, and try fresh herbs! Let me know your favorite combinations.
Have fun with the spices, and try fresh herbs! Let me know your favorite combinations.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 816mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 311IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg