Beef Free Paleo Chicken Apple Sausage Hash
This skillet hash is the kind of one-pan meal that makes a weekend morning feel genuinely special — sweet, savory, and just a little bit spiced. Ground chicken gets mixed with finely diced apple, fennel seeds, sage, and a pinch of red pepper flakes before hitting a hot skillet, building a homemade sausage that's packed with flavor without a single trace of red meat. Golden sweet potato cubes, tender bell pepper, and softened onion round out the base, while a second round of fresh apple adds a bright, juicy contrast that keeps every bite interesting. A small splash of apple cider vinegar at the end ties everything together with just enough tang to balance the natural sweetness from the fruit and sweet potato. Because you're making the sausage from scratch with simple pantry spices, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden fillers or mystery proteins — you know exactly what's in the pan. It's a satisfying, whole-food dish that works just as well for a hearty brunch as it does for a quick weeknight dinner, and a handful of fresh parsley on top makes it look like you really put in the effort.
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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
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¾ tsp salt, divided
- ¼ tsp black pepper, divided
For the hash
- 3 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 1 lb sweet potato (about 1 large), peeled and cut into ½-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 ½-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 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 4–5 minutes more. Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate and set aside.
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