Pecan Free 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. Homemade chicken sausage seasoned with fennel, sage, and a hint of red pepper flakes gets golden and caramelized alongside tender sweet potato, soft bell pepper, and chunks of fresh apple that hold their shape just enough to add a bright, juicy contrast. The double hit of apple ā once in the sausage mixture and again in the hash itself ā is what makes this dish sing, tying everything together without tipping into dessert territory. Avocado oil keeps the whole thing grain-free and paleo-friendly, and a final splash of apple cider vinegar lifts all those rich, roasted flavors right before serving. Because every component is whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scan labels for hidden additives or worry about cross-contact from packaged seasonings or pre-made sausage blends. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley at the end adds a pop of color and a clean, herby finish that makes the whole skillet look 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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