Ingredients

• 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken breast
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/3 palm full
• 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper, 1/3 palm full
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, eyeball it
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan

Instructions

1. Mix chicken with garlic, parsley, cheese, fennel seeds, pepper, and salt. Form 6 large, thin patties, 4 to 5 inches, or 12 small patties, 2 to 3 inches. Preheat a large, nonstick skillet and fry sausage in extra-virgin olive oil, 3 or 4 minutes on each side over medium to medium- high heat.