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Keto Chicken Sausage Nests

Keto Chicken Sausage Nests

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Hello, my fellow foodie adventurers!

Today’s quest is a keto breakfast dream come true: Chicken Sausage Nests! This might be one of the best keto breakfasts I’ve ever made—I was seriously blown away by how delicious and easy it was. Picture this: savory ground chicken mixed with fresh herbs and a little spice, formed into golden patties, nestled on tender braised bok choy, and crowned with a perfect over-easy egg. Garnish with crushed red pepper and chives for that final pop. It’s low-carb, high-flavor, and feels like a fancy brunch without any fuss.

 

Ingredients You’ll Need (The Quest Inventory)

For the Chicken Sausage Patties:

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp white onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for your heat level)

 

For the Nests & Assembly:

  • 3 tbsp coconut oil (or avocado oil)
  • 5 cups bok choy, chopped (about 4–5 heads)
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 4 large eggs (one per nest)
  • Crushed red pepper flakes and chopped chives, for garnish

 

How to Forge the Feast (The Quest Steps)

    • 1. In a mixing bowl, combine all sausage ingredients—ground chicken, salt, onion, sage, green onions, parsley, garlic, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne. Mix well with your hands until fully combined (don’t overmix).
    • 2. Divide into 4 equal portions and form into patties.
    • 3. Heat 3 tbsp coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    • 4. Add patties and cook 8–10 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove and set aside.
    • 5. In the same skillet (with those flavorful bits!), add chopped bok choy. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and cook 8–10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender but still vibrant.
    • 6. Divide bok choy into 4 “nests” on plates. Place a sausage patty in each nest.
    • 7. In the same skillet, fry eggs over-easy (or your favorite style). Top each patty with an egg.
    • 8. Garnish with crushed red pepper and chives. Serve hot!

 

Tips Tricks & Tasty Variations

 

Cooking Tips:

  • Make patties ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours for faster mornings.
  • Use a lid when cooking bok choy—it steams perfectly without extra water.
  • Runny yolk lovers: cook eggs low and slow for that perfect ooze.

 

Variations:

  • Cheese please: melt a slice of cheddar or Gouda on the patties.
  • Veggie swap: try spinach or kale instead of bok choy.
  • Spice boost: add diced jalapeño to the sausage mix.
  • Breakfast bowl: crumble patties and skip the nest for a hash vibe.
This is the keto breakfast that’ll make you excited to get out of bed.
Tag me when you make it—I can’t wait to see your golden nests! (If you missed it, swing back to my last post: Light Chicken Caesar Wraps

 

Calories: 376/fat: 26/Protein: 29/Net Carbs: 3

 

Keto Chicken Sausage Nests

Renee
Savory ground chicken mixed with fresh herbs and a little spice, formed into golden patties, nestled on tender braised bok choy, and crowned with a perfect over-easy egg.
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Course Breakfast
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp white onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage chopped
  • 1 tbsp green onion diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

For the Nests

  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 5 cups bok choy
  • 4 eggs
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • crushed red pepper for garnish

Instructions
 

  •  In a mixing bowl, combine all sausage ingredients—ground chicken, salt, onion, sage, green onions, parsley, garlic, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne. Mix well with your hands until fully combined (don’t overmix).
  • Divide into 4 equal portions and form into patties.
  • Heat 3 tbsp coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  •  Add patties and cook 8–10 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove and set aside.
  •  In the same skillet (with those flavorful bits!), add chopped bok choy. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and cook 8–10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender but still vibrant.
  • Divide bok choy into 4 “nests” on plates. Place a sausage patty in each nest.
  •  In the same skillet, fry eggs over-easy (or your favorite style). Top each patty with an egg.
  • Garnish with crushed red pepper and chives. Serve hot!

Notes

Calories: 376/fat: 26/Protein: 29/Net Carbs: 3

Keyword Keto