Chicken Sage Breakfast Patties with Avocado

• 230 g (230 g raw lean ground chicken) — Raw lean ground chicken
• 100 g (100 g avocado flesh, sliced) — Avocado
• 70 g (2 1/3 packed cups (70 g) baby spinach) — Raw baby spinach
• 8 g (1 3/4 tsp (8 g) avocado oil) — Avocado oil
• 0.8 g (1/2 tsp (0.8 g) dried rubbed sage) — Dried rubbed sage
• 0.8 g (1/4 tsp (0.8 g) garlic powder) — Garlic powder
• 0.6 g (a scant 1/8 tsp (0.6 g) fine salt) — Fine salt
• 0.3 g (1/8 tsp (0.3 g) ground black pepper) — Ground black pepper

Method

1. 1Season the ground chickenPut the ground chicken in a bowl, add all sage, garlic powder, fine salt, and black pepper, then fold exactly 10 times until evenly dispersed.1 min 30 secLook for: No pockets of dry sage, garlic, salt, or pepper remain.Safety: Wash hands and sanitize the bowl area after handling raw poultry.
2. 2Shape two pattiesDivide the seasoned chicken into two equal portions and form two 1.5 cm-thick patties, pressing a shallow dimple into each center.1 min 30 secLook for: Both patties have equal thickness and smooth edges without cracks.Safety: Keep raw patties on a dedicated plate.
3. 3Cook the first sideHeat 5 g avocado oil in a nonstick skillet over medium, add both patties, and cook without moving for 5 minutes.5 minLook for: The first faces are browned and release cleanly.Safety: Use a splatter guard if needed and keep the handle turned inward.
4. 4Turn, finish, and restTurn both patties, cover, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until each center reaches 165°F, then move them to a clean plate and rest for 5 minutes.7 min · 165°FLook for: Both centers read 165°F and the juices run clear.Safety: Verify both patties with a clean thermometer and never use the raw-patty plate.
5. 5Wilt the spinachAdd the remaining 3 g avocado oil and all spinach to the skillet, then turn over medium heat for 90 seconds.1 min 30 secLook for: The spinach is bright green, tender, and free of pooled water.Safety: Stand back from moisture spatter.
6. 6Plate with avocadoArrange both rested chicken-sage patties with every slice of avocado and all wilted spinach on one breakfast plate.1 minLook for: The complete plate has two browned patties, distinct avocado slices, and tender spinach.Safety: Serve promptly or refrigerate the cooked patties within 2 hours.