Mediterranean Diet Friendly Paleo Chicken Apple Sausage Hash
This skillet hash is the kind of one-pan meal that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation — savory, a little sweet, and deeply satisfying without feeling heavy. Ground chicken gets seasoned with fennel, sage, and a touch of red pepper flakes, then mixed with finely diced apple before hitting a hot pan, giving you a homemade sausage that's genuinely better than anything from a package. Golden sweet potato cubes, tender bell pepper, and soft chunks of fresh apple round out the hash with color and natural sweetness that feels right at home in a whole-foods, plant-forward eating style. The splash of apple cider vinegar at the end is a small move that makes a big difference, brightening every element and tying the savory and sweet notes together. Avocado oil keeps things clean and heat-stable throughout, so you're not relying on anything processed to get a gorgeous sear. It's the kind of dish that proves eating with an emphasis on vegetables, lean protein, and good fats doesn't require any sacrifice in flavor or comfort.
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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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