Caffeine Free Paleo Chicken Apple Sausage Hash
This skillet hash is the kind of meal that earns a permanent spot in your weekend rotation ā savory, a little sweet, and deeply satisfying without a drop of coffee, tea, or any stimulant in sight. Ground chicken gets mixed with diced apple, fennel seeds, and dried sage to form a homemade sausage that's genuinely more flavorful than most store-bought versions, which often sneak in unexpected additives. Golden sweet potato cubes, tender bell pepper, and a second round of apple bring color and natural sweetness to the pan, while a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end ties everything together with a bright, tangy lift. The technique is straightforward ā brown the sausage first, build the vegetables in the same skillet, then reunite everything for a final toss ā so the flavors layer beautifully without much fuss. It's a complete, grain-free meal on its own, and the fresh parsley scattered over the top makes it look like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this hash delivers serious comfort food energy with nothing you'd need to second-guess.
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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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