Low Sugar Paleo Chicken Apple Sausage Hash
This skillet hash is the kind of one-pan meal that makes a weekend morning feel genuinely special ā savory, a little sweet, and deeply satisfying without a single gram of added sugar in sight. The natural sweetness here comes entirely from two varieties of apple and caramelized sweet potato, which means every bite earns its flavor honestly. Homemade chicken sausage seasoned with fennel, sage, and a pinch of red pepper flakes is the real star, delivering that classic breakfast-sausage vibe without any of the hidden sweeteners or fillers you'd find in most store-bought links. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end ties everything together with a bright, tangy lift that keeps the dish from feeling heavy. The technique is straightforward ā brown the sausage, build the hash in the same pan, and let the fond do the work ā so the depth of flavor feels way more impressive than the effort involved. It's the kind of recipe that proves you don't need sweeteners to make something taste rich and craveable; you just need good ingredients and a hot skillet.
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4 servings
For the sausage
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 medium apple (such as honeycrisp or fuji), peeled and finely diced
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp dried sage
- Ā½ tsp garlic powder
- Ā½ tsp onion powder
- Ā¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Ā¾ tsp salt, divided
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper, divided
For the hash
- 3 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 1 lb sweet potato (about 1 large), peeled and cut into Ā½-inch dice
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 medium apple (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and cut into Ā½-inch dice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, finely diced apple, fennel seeds, dried sage, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp of the salt, and 1/8 tsp of the black pepper. Mix with your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp of the avocado oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sausage mixture and press it into an even layer. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes, until the underside is browned, then break it into rough 1-inch chunks with a wooden spoon. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through with no pink remaining and registers 165Ā°F (74Ā°C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 4ā5 minutes more. Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate and set aside.
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