Maple Chicken McGriddles
Homemade maple chicken McGriddles made with fluffy maple pancake rounds, juicy homemade chicken sausage patties seasoned with maple and sage, eggs, and melted cheese all cut to the same size for perfect layers in every bite. Doubles easily for meal prep and stores in the fridge for five days or freezer for three months. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave for the most satisfying homemade breakfast sandwich ready in minutes.
Ingredients
For the Maple Pancakes:
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
For the Chicken Sausage:
- 8 oz ground pork (about half of one pack)
- 8 oz ground chicken (about half of one pack)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp italian seasoning
For the Eggs:
- 6 eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Other:
- 5 slices cheddar cheese
Instructions
Make the Pancakes:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add maple syrup, milk, egg, melted butter and vanilla and whisk to combine. Some lumps are okay, do not overmix!
- Melt a tablespoon of butter on a large skillet over medium low heat. Place 3 16oz mason jar lids on the skillet.
- Fill the mason jar lids with batter (about 3Tbs-¼ cup) and after a few seconds remove the mason jar lids carefully.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side and flip when golden brown. Cook for 2 more minutes and repeat until you have 10 pancakes. Place on a cooling rack and cool completely..
Make the Sausage Patties:
- In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground chicken and spices and mix well. I use glove for this part and just use my hands.
- Form patties a little bit larger than the size of your mason jar lid accounting for shrinkage when they cook. They should be about ¼ inch thick.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sear the patties 3-4 minutes on each side until fully cooked (use the same skillet you used for the pancakes!)
- Cool patties completely before assembling.
For the Eggs:
- Preheat your oven to 350℉. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper until combined.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20-22 minutes until set.
- Use the mason jar lid to cut out 5 rounds. (Save the leftovers for breakfast burritos!)
Assemble:
- Using the same mason jar lid or a cookie cutter the same size, cut your cheese slices into circles (optional but everything being the same shape is really satisfying lol)
- Place one sausage patty on top of a pancake, then an egg round, cheese and top with another pancake.
- Wrap in parchment paper and then tightly in aluminum foil.
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for one month.
Reheating instructions:
- If refrigerated, cook in an air fryer at 350℉ for 5-6 minutes or microwave for 2 minutes.
- If frozen, cook in an air fryer at 360℉ for 15-20 min until centers are heated fully.