These quick and yummy chicken breakfast patties are easy to make. Mornings can be a very busy time of day, and fussing with breakfast can be a pain in the butt. This recipe not only provides a simple solution but also lots of protein to kick-start your day.
3 More Quick and Healthy High-Protein Breakfast Ideas
- Protein Smoothies: Blend up a banana, a scoop of protein powder, some oats, a handful of spinach and cow’s milk for a delicious and nutritious breakfast that’s full of protein.
- Veggie Omelette: Scramble a few eggs in a pan with some chopped mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes and feta cheese for a tasty omelette full of protein and veggies.
- Overnight Oats: Combine rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds and almond milk in a jar and leave in the fridge overnight. In the morning, top with your favourite fruits and nuts for a healthy and high-protein breakfast.
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Chicken Breakfast Patties
Quick and easy, perfect for breakfast. These yummy chicken breakfast patties only call for a handful of ingredients. They are also meal-plan friendly too. Double or triple the batch. Store them in a container in your fridge for 3-4 days. Low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free and high-protein.
Equipment
- 1 large frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken 50/50 mix of chicken breast and chicken thigh
- 1 small apple peeled, minced
- ½ small onion minced
- 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients apart from the coconut oil.
- Using slightly wet hands make 10 small patties.
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, taking care not to burn the oil.
- Add the patties and cook the one side for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Flip and cook the other side until browned and cooked through. Repeat the process with the remaining patties.
- Serve alone or with fried eggs, fruit or another side dish.
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Notes
Estimated Nutrition
- 92 cal per serving
- 4g fats
- 4g carbs
- 10g protein
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