Rosemary Maple CHicken Patties

Jan 3

Okay I promise this will be the last pumpkin recipe… maybe 😉

One thing I do often for myself when cooking is scanning what I have available in the fridge that either needs to be used soon or is, well, neglected.

So, I had ground chicken that I had a different plan with, knew that I had leftover pumpkin puree to use up (from a chia pudding), and rosemary leftover from a Friendsgiving recipe.

So together I made up this chicken patty idea with a little bit of maple syrup for flavor, and a little goes a long way in this recipe.

I kid you not, this is the best patty I have made. Runner up are my spinach feta mozzarella chicken patties (stay tuned for that one later).

Not to mention, this is an easy way to sneak added veggies for those picky eaters! 🎃

Let’s dig in!

Total time: ~15 Minutes | Prep Time: 2 Minutes | Cook Time: ~10-12 Minutes

Servings: 8-10 | Category: Lunch/Dinner | Cuisine: American

chicken patties, zucchini, coconut rice, backyard

Ingredients

2 lb lean ground chicken
⅓ cup pumpkin puree
1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
2 Tbsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
½–1 tsp garlic salt (to taste)
Lots of fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions:

Add all ingredients into a bowl, mix gently with your hands until just combined—don’t overwork.
Form into 10 equal patties (about 3.5–4 oz each).
Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray or brush with avocado/olive oil.
Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until golden-brown and internal temp reaches 165°F. (Work in batches if needed—don’t crowd the pan so they sear, not steam).
Let rest 2 minutes. Serve on its own, in lettuce wraps, over salad, or as sliders!

Nutrition Facts

Per serving if making 10 patties

135 calories | 20 g protein | 2 g carbs | 5 g fat

Dairy-free, GF, low carb, vegan, whole foods

Tatum’s Recipe Hacks:

🍳 Cast iron pan = more iron intake!

🦃 vs 🐓 Why do I used ground chicken instead of turkey? Well, let’s not beat around the bush, turkey is DRY!!! I joke that turkey hasn’t had a sip of water in its life. So upgrade your ground turkey to chicken!