Artificial Flavors Free Paleo Chicken Apple Sausage Hash
This skillet hash is the kind of one-pan meal that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation ā savory, a little sweet, and deeply satisfying from the very first bite. The homemade chicken sausage is seasoned with fennel seeds, dried sage, and a touch of red pepper flakes, so you get all the bold flavor of a classic breakfast sausage without relying on any packaged shortcuts or mystery additives. Two kinds of apple show up here ā one worked right into the sausage mixture for subtle sweetness, and another tossed into the hash at the end so it stays tender but holds its shape. Golden sweet potato cubes, soft bell pepper, and translucent onion round everything out into a skillet that's hearty enough to carry you through the morning or double as a satisfying dinner. A small splash of apple cider vinegar at the finish ties all the flavors together with a bright, clean lift. Because every ingredient is whole and straightforward ā real spices, fresh produce, avocado oil ā you never have to second-guess what's actually in your food. Finish with a handful of fresh parsley if you have it, and you've got a plate that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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