Whole30 Chicken Patties & Spicy Mayo (Egg Free)

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Are you looking for an egg-free Whole30 breakfast? These easy Whole30 Chicken Patties are made with marjoram, lemon and garlic are served with a quick & easy spicy mayo. We eat them for lunch, dinner, and guess what else? BREAKFAST! Especially if you’re looking for awesome egg-free breakfast options, stick around and read this whole post.

Egg Free Chicken Patties on lettuce wraps, served with spicy mayo in a small glass dish and sliced avocados.
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Why We Love It

Even when I’m not on a round of Whole30, Chicken Patties are a great item to have on hand. I like them for a quick morning meal, but I’ve also prepped them for lunch, and even made them into lettuce wraps for dinner.

And when enjoy them with a bit of spicy mayo dip, it’s so, so good, plus a refreshing change of pace from the morning egg routine (here’s another egg-free Paleo breakfast recipe!).

Recipe Ingredients

A bowl of ground chicken, perfect for Whole30 Chicken Patties, is presented alongside labeled ingredients: garlic, salt and pepper, marjoram, lemon, and olive oil—all artfully arranged on a pristine white surface.

Just a few simple ingredients make these marjoram + lemon + garlic chicken patties!

Chicken Patties:

  • Ground Chicken: I prefer thighs but breast work too!
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon
  • Garlic
  • Marjoram (or substitute oregano – see my note below)
  • Salt and Pepper

Spicy Mayo:

  • Mayo: Be sure it’s compliant if you’re following Whole30
  • Lemon Juice
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Cayenne
  • Salt

What is Marjoram?

Marjoram is an herb pretty similar to oregano, but marjoram has a more delicate, milder flavor. For these chicken patties, the marjoram really works beautifully against the bright lemon and garlic, and it takes something as simple as ground chicken to a totally new level!

Note: If you only have oregano on hand, feel free to substitute it in this and any recipe that calls for marjoram. Just use a little less to account for its stronger flavor.

Whole30 Egg Free Chicken Patties with marjoram, garlic, and lemon sliced on a dish - Finished

What kind of chicken is best?

There’s more flavor in ground chicken thighs, so I try to choose them when I can, but ground chicken breasts work just fine too. They’re a lot more readily available at grocers near me, so if that’s what you have too, go ahead and use it!

It’ll still be delicious. I mean, how could it not be?

Okay, I’d love to know: I used to totally be on team “NO!” when it came to savory breakfasts. Over the years and rounds of Whole30, I’ve changed my mind about that and a lot of things. I eat savory breakfasts pretty much every day (just check my Instagram stories!), and lots of non-traditional breakfast foods often, too! I just try to keep it simple.

So tell me – would you eat this for breakfast, or is this more of a lunch thing for you?

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Chicken Sausage Patties with Garlic, Lemon, & Marjoram

Simple homemade chicken patties that are a great Whole30, Low Carb, Paleo make-ahead breakfast or main dish.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken Patties

  • 1 lb ground chicken preferably thighs, but breasts work too!
  • 1 Tablespoon marjoram
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil

Spicy Dip

  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoons cayenne
  • 1/8 teaspoons salt

Serve with

  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 8-12 lettuce leaves

Instructions

Make Chicken Patties

  • Mix all the ingredients except for the oil together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. 
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet. 
  • Form the chicken mixture into 3 inch patties (It should make about 8-10 in total). 
  • Pan fry for about 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through. 

Make the Mayo

  • Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.

Serve

  • Give the finished chicken patties and squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of flakey sea salt. Serve it with the spicy mayo, lettuce, and sliced avocados. 

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3612IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. 5 stars
    I am always looking for egg-free breakfast ideas. I would have never thought of this! Thanks for the inspiration.